Service brakesRecall 13V-491 · 2014 Harley-Davidson Trike
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 13V-491 covers 436 2014 Harley-Davidson Trike for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on October 17, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 98% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V491000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Trike motorcycles manufactured July 24, 2013, through September 2, 2013. Due to an incorrectly machined part, the motorcycle may have an excessive steering angle allowing the inner fairing to contact the rear brake fluid reservoir resulting in a loss of brake fluid. Additionally, the steering damper may be damaged.
The risk
Loss of brake fluid from the rear reservoir would reduce brake performance. Steering damper damage could reduce the rider's ability to control the motorcycle. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trikes and replace the fork stem bracket, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2013. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0152.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 24, 2013 to September 2, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.