Harley-Davidson recall: Power train

What is wrong

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

What could happen

When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

Vehicles covered

• Harley-Davidson Flhrse 2014
• Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Tc 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhtcul 2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhtcul Tc 2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhtk 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhtkl 2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhtp 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhx 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhxs 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Flhxse 2014–2015
• Harley-Davidson Fltrx 2015
• Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 2015

Facts

NHTSA recall number

15V216000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Reported to NHTSA

Apr 13, 2015

Owners notified

Apr 23, 2015

Vehicles or items affected

106,966

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Apr 28, 2014 to Jul 2, 2015

Part

Power train › Clutch assembly

Maker's own recall number

0165

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Sep 5, 2014
• Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jun 12, 2014
• Harley-Davidson recall: Visibility Aug 5, 2019
• Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Oct 18, 2018
• Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 29, 2018
• Harley-Davidson recall: Engine and engine cooling May 22, 2017

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.