| NHTSA Recall # | 118571 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 14V750000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 0162 |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCUTG |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONEN |
| Date of notification | 16/12/14 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 14/07/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 15/10/14 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 24/11/14 |
| Report created | 24/11/14 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1560 |
| Defect summary | Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 tri-glide flhtcutg motorcycles manufactured july 14, 2014, to october 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup. |
| Consequence summary | If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Corrective action | Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began december 16, 2014. Owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0162. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |