2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2014 Harley-Davidson XL Sportster. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
I purchased a used harley davidson street glide special, flhxs with 8,300 miles. Upon close inspection, I found that the front tire sidewall was splitting next to the bead. My dealer replaced the tire under warranty at no charge to me. Tire was a dunlop 408F, 130b/60/19. *tr
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson flhtk (na) motorcycle. The contact stated that the spark plug wire made contact with the bottom of the fuel tank, which damaged the insulation covering of the wire. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who replaced the spark plug wire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 4,800.
- Unknown or other
TL- the contact owns a shark row motorcycle helmet, manufactured in august 22, 2013 - june,2013. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14e086000 ( equipment) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable…
TL- the contact owns a shark row motorcycle helmet, manufactured in august 22, 2013 - june,2013. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:14e086000 ( equipment) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. Pp
- Power train
Mt clutch failed going down the highway just went out with only 600 miles on the vehicle. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10056032Harley davidson: even though vehicle speed sensors (vss) are being replaced due to circuit problems and are inoperative, on some motorcycles, they are being tested and coming back with no trouble.
- 10055876Harley davidson: due to a loose connection of the oil pressure switch, the oil pressure indicator lamp fails to illuminate when ignition IS on. All model 2014.