NHTSA Campaign Id 13V515000; Date: Oct. 17, 2013
If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:2014 Harley-davidson Flhrse; 2014 Harley-davidson Flhtcu; 2014 Harley-davidson Flhtk; 2014 Harley-davidson Flhtkse; 2014 Harley-davidson Flhtp; 2014 Harley-davidson Flhx; 2014 Harley-davidson Flhxs
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Affected Units:: 19,597
Recall Summary:Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 flhtcu, flhtk, flhtp, flhx, flhxs, flhtkse, and flhrse motorcycles manufactured may 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.
How to Fix:Harley-davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.
Recall Notes:Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 17, 2013
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