Brake master cylinder banjo bolt thread corrosion
Defect Summary
Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 fxst103, flstc, flstc103, flstf, flstf103, fxdl, fxdwg, fxdwg103, fxdc, fxdb, flstn, flstn103, flstc103shrine, flstfb, flstfb103, fxs, fxs103, fls, fls103, fld, fld103, fxdf, and fxdf103 dyna and softail motorcycles manufactured august 22, 2011, through february 24, 2012. in the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
Safety Consequence
If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on january 22, 2015. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
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FAQ: Recall 14V794000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V794000?
NHTSA recall 14V794000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on December 16, 2014. It addresses: Brake master cylinder banjo bolt thread corrosion. The recall affects approximately 19,015 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V794000 or the manufacturer campaign number 0163 and 0164. 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.