2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER Recall

Campaign:: 14E023000 on 05/18/2014
Component:: Service brakes, hydraulic
Affected:: 209
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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
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.

2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL SPORTSTER TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: TT-432
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Harley 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. *pe
Bulletin:: HD-TT-436
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Harley 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. *pe