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NHTSA Recall 13V491000: Service brakes and steering

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 436 vehicles. It affects 2014 Harley-Davidson Trike.

436
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2013
owners notified (December 2)
NHTSA campaign13V491000
Manufacturer campaign0152
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES; STEERING
Report receivedOctober 17, 2013
Owner notificationDecember 2, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Remedy

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 13V491000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Trike2014

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.