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.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V537000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0159 & 0160 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 5, 2014 |
| Owner notification | September 17, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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 model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhrse | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcu TC | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkse | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkshrine | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtp | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxshrine | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flstnse | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxsbse | 2014 |
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.