Safety Recall NHTSA · 13V517000 Reported October 17, 2013

Clutch may not disengage/incorrect clutch plate

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Power Train · 2,886 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
13V517000
Manufacturer Campaign
0154
Component
Power Train
Vehicles Affected
2,886
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 17, 2013
Completion Rate
89.57

Defect Summary

Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 flhtcutg, fxsbe, and flstnse motorcycles manufactured may 3, 2013, through october 14, 2013. the affected motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.

Safety Consequence

An incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging. if the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch release plate. If the clutch is incorrect, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began in october 2013. harley-davidson's recall number is 0154. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 13V517000 or campaign 0154.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 13V517000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 13V517000?

NHTSA recall 13V517000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on October 17, 2013. It addresses: Clutch may not disengage/incorrect clutch plate. The recall affects approximately 2,886 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13V517000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0154. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.