Recall 14V384 affects 235 2012-2014 Morgan 3W motorcycles missing a low-brake-fluid warning lamp. Repair is free at any franchised Morgan dealer.
Morgan is recalling 235 2012-2014 3W motorcycles because they were built without a lamp that warns the rider when brake fluid is low. Without that warning, the rider can lose brake function before realizing the fluid level is low, which increases crash risk; the Morgan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake fluid low warning lamp on the 2012-2014 Morgan 3W is supposed to alert the rider when the hydraulic brake system has lost enough fluid to need attention. Brake fluid carries pedal force through the brake lines so the calipers can clamp the brake pads. That warning lamp is a required part of the motorcycle brake system because it gives the rider a clear signal before low fluid goes unnoticed.
On affected Morgan 3W motorcycles, that dedicated low-fluid lamp was not installed. The brakes themselves are not described as having a fluid leak or damaged hydraulic part, but the warning system is incomplete. If the brake fluid level drops later, the motorcycle lacks the specific lamp that should tell the rider to stop and have the system checked.
There is no warning sign before failure. Without that lamp, the rider has to rely on brake feel or inspection instead of a required dashboard warning.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2012, 2013, and 2014 model years, all tied to the hydraulic brake system.
| 2012 Morgan 3W | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2013 Morgan 3W | hydraulic brake system |
| 2014 Morgan 3W | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 235 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
If the low brake fluid warning is missing, the rider loses an important signal that brake fluid is low and brake failure can follow, increasing crash risk. Ride cautiously and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Morgan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 Morgan 3W is included in this recall.
- Use the Morgan owner notice mailed February 27, 2015, if you received one.
- Contact a franchised Morgan dealer and ask about the free low-brake-fluid warning-lamp installation that alerts you before brake fluid drops too low.
- Reference recall number 14V384 when you call Morgan or the dealer.
- Avoid riding until Morgan or the dealer confirms the warning-lamp recall repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Morgan technician installs a low brake fluid warning lamp on the affected 2012-2014 3W motorcycle. The lamp alerts the rider when brake fluid is low, addressing the missing warning indicator covered by recall 14V384. Morgan's remedy says the installation is free of charge. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this data, confirm the repair timing with the dealer before making a service trip. The dealer repair will be free once available.
Timeline
| July 1, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 27, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V384?
Recall 14V384 covers 235 2012-2014 Morgan 3W motorcycles built without the required low-brake-fluid warning lamp. Without that warning, the operator is not alerted when brake fluid is low, and brake failure can increase crash risk. Morgan dealers install the warning lamp for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 Morgan 3W is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 14V384. If it is, contact a franchised Morgan dealer or Morgan's US Agent at 1-505-570-1845 to arrange the low-brake-fluid warning lamp installation. Reference recall number 14V384 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect remedy to be completed at no cost. Morgan dealers install the low-brake-fluid warning lamp free of charge, and the recall repair has been available since the recall began on February 27, 2015.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is brake failure without a required warning to the rider. The recalled Morgan 3W motorcycles were built without the lamp that warns when brake fluid is low, which can leave the operator unaware of a brake-fluid problem before crash risk increases.
What warning signs should I watch for?
This recall is about a missing warning lamp, so do not rely on a dashboard warning for low brake fluid. Check your VIN, arrange the free lamp installation if your motorcycle is included, and ask the dealer what to inspect before riding to the appointment.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V384000 |
|---|---|
| Morgan customer service | 1-505-570-1845 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V384 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V384000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →