WASHINGTON, D.C. - Harley-Davidson is recalling more than 105,000 Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year
According to NHTSA, 105,746 Touring models from the 2014 year are being recalled because a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged. If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash. The affected bikes are:
- Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU)
- Ultra Limited (FLHTK)
- Police Electra Glide (FLHTP)
- Street Glide Special (FLHXS)
- Street Glide (FLHX)
- Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG)
- CVO Limited (FLHTKSE)
- CVO Road King (FLHRSE)
- CVO Breakout (FXSBSE)
- Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC)
- Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE)
- Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE)
- CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE)
The Motor Co. estimates that about 10 percent of the recalled bikes have the defect.
Harley-Davidson says it had received about 632 warranty claims and 266 customer contacts related to clutch functionality issues as of Aug. 19. "There were a total of 19 crashes (low speed tip over) with three minor injuries reported. There was also one report of an incident where there was non actual crash but a reported minor injury," the OEM stated.
Dealers will remedy the issue with a master cylinder rebuilt kit, which includes a plastic retaining ring that decreases the stress in the primary cup seal, the company stated.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160
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.
12 comments
All that Chinese crap is startng to take its toll. And they are going to fix it with a plastic part!! What? Plastic on a Harley!!!
I have a 2007 CUSE 2 w/ 20,000 mi and have rebuilt clutch master cylinder 3×.
Harley parts arr American made not in China unlike the clothing. My03 Hetitage has85,000 miles and lots of accessories with no problems.
Glad I have a KTM
2010 Heritage and replacing clutch hub now at only 51,000 kilometers, Harley has plenty of problems with it but will not own up to it. The clutch hub spline teeth deteriorate and have chipped off ruining the primary clutch bearings as well as the inner primary case bearing. The main hub bearing is made in Japan. I have a $700 Harley jacket in which the zipper pull broke 3 months after purchase, my wife’s is a lot newer than mine and hers broke this summer. My zipper is now coming all unstitched. Cheap Chinese workmanship.