2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU/FLHTCUL/FLHTK +11 - Power Train recall

Model years: 2016
Makes: Harley-Davidson
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential units affected: 27,232 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2016-06-27

Affected vehicles

2016 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

What’s the problem?

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.

What’s 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.