Harley-Davidson recalls 66,421 motorcycles

[tufftom4]

At the height of riding season, Harley-Davidson has ordered up a big recall of near-new motorcycles.

Harley is recalling 66,421 Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles from the 2014 model year. It warns that the front wheels can lock up without warning. The recall applies to bikes with anti-lock brakes made between July 1, 2013, and May 7.

The flaw has resulted in five crashes, with two minor injuries.

The snafu occurs when a brake line in front is pinched between the fuel tank and the frame, causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase and increasing the risk that the front wheel could lock up while riding. Dealers will replace brake lines and install straps to keep them in place.

[djh3]

WOW that could be disastrous when loading or unloading it from the trailer i guess. Wonder if Skid has seen this, he recently aquired said type vehicle.

[Huggy]

HD probably has him on speed dial for such occasions!!

[Illinois]

As an aging Luddite find myself a bit leery of motorcycle assist technology (anti-lock brakes, traction control, etc). Don't even mind carbs vs fuel injection. Not implying it doesn't allow someone to ride / stop faster when it works. Guess it's the "old dog new tricks/ KISS principle".

[Illinois]

Not even a nibble?

[Freebird]

LOL...nothing to really nibble on. A lot of first model bikes have had recalls. Anybody remember the Goldwing frames that were cracking when the 1800 first came out?

 

The 2014 models affected are a brand new model release. There have been at least 2 or 3 recalls that I'm aware of. I already know of one guy that took it in and all his needed was a nylon tie to make sure the brake line did not shift to where it shouldn't be. He said that he was in and out in less than 30 minutes.

 

My 2013 Road Glide is not affected. I stopped by the dealer last week and had them run my vin number and there are no recalls or service bulletins on it.

[Venturous Randy]

I already know of one guy that took it in and all his needed was a nylon tie to make sure the brake line did not shift to where it shouldn't be. He said that he was in and out in less than 30 minutes.

 

Good thing that was on a recall. I wonder what that would have cost otherwise.

It is my understanding that HD means "Hundred Dollars".

RandyA

[CaptainJoe]

I'm just glad to see HD step up and fix the problem at their cost.

 

There's more than a few companies out there that wouldn't...

 

Good job HD!

[djh3]

Almost any first year model vehicle of anything is prone to issues. I know a couple guys that have the first year or so of HD with the FI. Both have removed it and replaced with carbs and chucked the FI. Later models run like a champ. Growing pains I guess.