Recall 14V413 covers 3,361 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl motorcycles. Vibration can move the ignition switch and stall the engine. Dealer repair is free.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 3,361 2014 Fxdl motorcycles under recall 14V413 because optional performance electronic control module calibrations can allow higher engine rpm and vibration that moves the ignition switch from ignition to accessory. If the switch moves, the engine shuts off while riding, increasing crash risk; the Harley-Davidson dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic control module calibration on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl controls how the engine runs. It tells the engine-management system how high the engine is allowed to rev and how fueling and ignition timing are handled. The ignition switch is the keyed switch that keeps the motorcycle in the IGN, or ignition-on, position while the engine is running.
On affected motorcycles, certain optional performance calibrations allow higher engine rpms than the ignition switch was designed to tolerate. At those higher rpms, engine vibration can shake the switch out of IGN and into ACC, the accessory-only position. That cuts power needed to keep the engine running, so the motorcycle shuts off.
There is no warning sign before failure. The first sign can be the engine stopping while the switch has moved to accessory-only, so describe that switch movement clearly when speaking with a Harley-Davidson dealer.
Who's affected?
This recall is tied to two electrical-system areas on the same motorcycle: software and the ignition switch.
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl | electrical system |
| Units affected | 3,361 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If vibration moves the ignition switch to accessory only, the motorcycle stalls while riding and increases the risk of a crash. Schedule the repair soon, and treat any unexpected loss of power as a reason to pull over when safe and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Harley-Davidson owner letter, which was mailed July 29, 2014.
- Contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer and reference recall number 14V413 when you ask about the free repair.
- Ask the dealer about the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob replacement, the repair that helps keep engine vibration from moving the ignition switch to accessory and stalling the motorcycle.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete, and pull over safely if the engine shuts off while riding.
What happens at the repair
The notice describes a dealer repair: a Harley-Davidson technician replaces the engine mount bracket assembly and the ignition switch knob. The repair is free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 14V413. This work addresses vibration that can let the ignition switch move from ignition on to accessory only and shut the engine off. The filing does not give a shop time, so ask the dealer how long the motorcycle will need to stay.
Timeline
| July 8, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V413?
Recall 14V413 covers 3,361 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl motorcycles with optional performance electronic control module calibrations. Higher engine rpm can create vibration that moves the ignition switch from ignition on to accessory only, which shuts the engine off while riding.
What should I do if my 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 14V413. If it is, contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule replacement of the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob. Reference recall number 14V413 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Harley-Davidson dealers will replace the engine mount bracket assembly and ignition switch knob free of charge under recall 14V413.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall while riding. If vibration moves the ignition switch to the accessory only position, the engine shuts off, which increases crash risk. The recall repair addresses the vibration and ignition switch condition.
What if I bought this Harley-Davidson Fxdl used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm inclusion in recall 14V413, then call a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer with the recall number and your VIN.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V413000 |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson customer service | 1-800-258-2464 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V413 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V413000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (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 →