Harley Davidson recall: Air ingress into the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder may cause a failure to generate sufficient lift to disengage clutch fully
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Air ingress to the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder causing insufficient disengagement.
- What to do
- Contact a Harley Davidson dealer to book the free repair. Replace cluch slave cylinder piston and seal.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Air ingress to the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder causing insufficient disengagement.
The fix
Replace cluch slave cylinder piston and seal.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Softail | 6 Mar 2016 | 17 Jun 2017 | 1,965 |
| CVO | 6 Mar 2016 | 17 Jun 2017 | 1,965 |
| Trike | 6 Mar 2016 | 17 Jun 2017 | 1,965 |
| Touring | 6 Mar 2016 | 17 Jun 2017 | 1,965 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 9 November 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.