Recall 14V750 affects 1,560 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg motorcycles for an incorrect rear brake master-cylinder piston. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 1,560 2015 Flhtcutg motorcycles because the rear brake master cylinder was built with the wrong piston, which can let the primary cup tear. A torn cup reduces brake performance and increases crash risk; the Harley-Davidson dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear brake master cylinder on the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg is the part that turns pressure from the rear brake pedal into hydraulic pressure at the rear brake. Inside that cylinder, a piston moves brake fluid through the system. A rubber seal, called the primary cup, helps hold that pressure so the brake responds when you press the pedal.
On affected motorcycles, the rear brake master cylinder was assembled with the wrong piston. The piston does not give the primary cup the support it needs inside the cylinder. Without that support, the cup can tear, which lets hydraulic pressure escape instead of staying sealed inside the brake circuit.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall information does not list a separate sound, light, or brake-pedal change that comes first.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 1,560 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific motorcycle.
What's the safety risk?
A tear in the rear master cylinder primary cup reduces brake performance and increases the risk of a crash. Until the rear master cylinder is replaced, ride cautiously, leave extra stopping room, and schedule service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg is included in this recall.
- Contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056 to confirm repair timing before scheduling dealer work.
- Ask a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer about the free rear master cylinder replacement that fixes the incorrect piston tied to reduced rear brake performance.
- Reference recall number 14V750 and Harley-Davidson recall 0162 when you call.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Harley-Davidson technician replaces the rear master cylinder, the brake part that uses hydraulic pressure from the rear brake pedal to apply the rear brake. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered by Harley-Davidson. The filing points to an incorrect piston inside the rear master cylinder, so the dealer repair replaces that cylinder rather than trying to reuse the wrong piston or primary cup.
Timeline
| November 24, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 16, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V750?
Recall 14V750 covers 1,560 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg motorcycles with a rear brake master cylinder assembled with the wrong piston. A tear in the primary cup can reduce rear brake performance and increase crash risk. Harley-Davidson dealers replace the rear master cylinder for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 14V750. If it is, contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the rear master cylinder replacement. Reference recall number 14V750 or Harley-Davidson recall 0162 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Harley-Davidson's remedy for recall 14V750 is a free rear master cylinder replacement at a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost to the owner.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is reduced rear brake performance. The recalled motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder with an incorrect piston, which can allow a tear in the primary cup. If that happens, braking performance decreases and crash risk increases.
What if I bought my Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg is included, then call a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer and reference recall 14V750 or Harley-Davidson recall 0162.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V750000 |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson customer service | 414-343-4056 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V750 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V750000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →