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NHTSA Recall 13V515000: Clutch assembly (power train)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19,597 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhrse.

19,597
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2013
owners notified (December 17)
NHTSA campaign13V515000
Manufacturer campaign0153
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Report receivedOctober 17, 2013
Owner notificationDecember 17, 2013
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 13V515000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhrse2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtk2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2014
Harley-Davidson Flhx2014
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2014

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.