| NHTSA Recall # | 102542 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 14E023000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 0156 |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Supplier | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | XL SPORTSTER |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Date of notification | 17/06/14 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | E |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 16/05/14 |
| Report created | 19/05/14 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 209 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| 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). |