Harley RECALLS 46,000 Motorcycles

[Sully]

Harley Recalls Nearly 46,000 Motorcycles DETROIT (AP) -- Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 46,000 motorcycles in the U.S. because they could stay in gear due to clutches that won't fully disengage.

The recall covers certain Electra Glide, Ultra Limited, Police Electra Glide, Street Glide, Road Glide and Road King models from the 2014 and 2015 model years.

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. said in documents that gas bubbles can cause the clutch master cylinder to lose its ability to fully disengage the clutch, especially if the bike has been parked for a long time. This could cause a rider to lose control of the motorcycle if it's started in gear.

The problem was found through customer complaints. Harley reported 27 crashes and four minor injuries.

Dealers will flush the clutch and rebuild the master cylinder. The recall was to start April 23.

Get the vehicle identification number (VIN) from your Harley and click here to see if it's subject to the recall.

 

[cavie]

this one started yesterday.

 

[Gorilla]

Great post guys.

 

[hogcowboy]

I don't get it

Anyone have any idea what is so different about Harley hydraulic clutch systems that would cause people to get killed or injured? Other companies have used hydraulic clutch systems for years without issue. Although I thought Honda had an issue with theirs last year also. Not sure about that.

 

[Sully]

Anyone have any idea what is so different about Harley hydraulic clutch systems that would cause people to get killed or injured? Other companies have used hydraulic clutch systems for years without issue. Although I thought Honda had an issue with theirs last year also. Not sure about that.

Harley-Davidson Motor Co. said in documents that gas bubbles can cause the clutch master cylinder to lose its ability to fully disengage the clutch, especially if the bike has been parked for a long time. This could cause a rider to lose control of the motorcycle if it's started in gear. :Shrug:

 

[DK Custom Products]

This one is different ...first one was on a tear that could develop in the primary cup seal on the MC...this one is something about bubbles in the fluid...especially on a bike that's been sitting.

My 14 was on the first recall, it is not on this current one.

Kevin

 

[rhino 2]

I get Gas bubbles if I sit to long also.......:laugh:

 

[Sully]

I get Gas bubbles if I sit to long also.......:laugh:

I've got a Flapper valve to relieve my Gas bubbles ...... :laugh:

Working Purdy good too...

 

[Keystone]

I get Gas bubbles if I sit to long also.......:laugh:

Me too, except I don't have to sit too long!:laugh:

 

[Retired Army]

Recalls on any brand of cycle tends to produce PMP (Point of Maxim Pucker.)

 

[hogcowboy]

I'd rather they recall than sit on a safety problem like GM.:Angel:

 

[rhino 2]

I'll bet there are quite a few Motorcycle Manufactures that would be happy ''just'' to be able sell 46 thousand bikes....