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NHTSA Recall 14V537000: Clutch assembly (power train)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 105,746 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhrse.

105,746
vehicles potentially affected
13
models affected
2014
owners notified (September 17)
NHTSA campaign14V537000
Manufacturer campaign0159 & 0160
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Report receivedSeptember 5, 2014
Owner notificationSeptember 17, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 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), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

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 14V537000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhrse2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu TC2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtk2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtkshrine2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2014
Harley-Davidson Flhx2014
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2014
Harley-Davidson Flhxshrine2014
Harley-Davidson Flstnse2014
Harley-Davidson Fxsbse2014

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.