HARLEY-DAVIDSON Accy Chrome Levers, XL Sportster (2014): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 14E023000 · May 16, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
209
units affected
209
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14E023000
- Date
- May 16, 2014
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Units affected
- 209
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Model years
- 2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits, part number 36700053, intended for use on 2014 Harley Davidson XL Sportster motorcycles. The affected kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston.
What can happen
If the brake master cylinder piston does not return to the proper position, the front brake pressure would not be relieved and the front wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected front brake levers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0156.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | Accy Chrome Levers | Not stated |
| Harley-Davidson | XL Sportster | 2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 14E023000?
2 models: Harley-Davidson Accy Chrome Levers (all years), Harley-Davidson XL Sportster (2014), about 209 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 14E023000?
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected front brake levers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0156.
What can happen?
If the brake master cylinder piston does not return to the proper position, the front brake pressure would not be relieved and the front wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.