NHTSA Safety Recalls
2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster Recalls
The 2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster has 1 NHTSA safety recall on file. Recall repairs are always free, whatever the motorcycle's age or mileage.
A recall covers a range of VINs, not every Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster built. Check your own 17-character VIN before assuming yours is affected.
- Recalls
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 4
- Crashes reported
- 0
- NHTSA crash test
- Not rated
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1 recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA 14E023000- The defect
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain accessory Chrome Hand Control Lever Kits, part number 36700053, intended for use on 2014 Harley Davidson XL Sportster motorcycles. The affected kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston.
- The risk
- If the brake master cylinder piston does not return to the proper position, the front brake pressure would not be relieved and the front wheel may lock up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected front brake levers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0156.
What owners report about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster with NHTSA.
Most complained about
- Tires1
- Engine1
- Unknown Or Other1
- Power Train1
Complaints are owner reports, not verified defects, and a popular model collects more of them than a rare one. They show what to ask about, not what is certain to fail.
Checking your own motorcycle
A recall applies to a range of VINs, not to every 2014 Harley-Davidson Xl Sportster built. To confirm whether yours is affected, find the 17-character VIN, stamped on the steering head, just behind the headlight, and on the frame label, and enter it in NHTSA's official lookup.
Repairs for safety recalls are free and never expire. A dealer cannot charge you, and cannot refuse on the grounds that the motorcycle is old or out of warranty. If one does, call the NHTSA hotline on 1-888-327-4236.