Harley-Davidson recall: Power train

What is wrong

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) 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 inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

Vehicles covered

• Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhtcul 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhtk 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhtkl 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhtkse 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhtp 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhx 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flhxs 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flss 2016
• Harley-Davidson Flstfbs 2016
• Harley-Davidson Fltru 2016
• Harley-Davidson Fltrx 2016
• Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 2016
• Harley-Davidson Fxse 2016

Facts

NHTSA recall number

16V471000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Reported to NHTSA

Jun 27, 2016

Owners notified

Jul 19, 2016

Vehicles or items affected

27,232

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Aug 19, 2015 to Feb 22, 2016

Part

Power train › Clutch assembly

Maker's own recall number

0169

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 Oct 18, 2018
• Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 29, 2018
• Harley-Davidson recall: Engine and engine cooling May 22, 2017
• Harley-Davidson recall: Equipment Jul 6, 2015
• Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Apr 13, 2015
• Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Sep 5, 2014

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.