2017 Harley-Davidson FLHP/FLHR/FLHRXS +6 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall

Model years: 2017
Makes: Harley-Davidson
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential units affected: 45,589 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2017-05-22

Affected vehicles

2017 Harley-Davidson FLHP
2017 Harley-Davidson FLHR
2017 Harley-Davidson FLHRXS
2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU
2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTP
2017 Harley-Davidson FLHX
2017 Harley-Davidson FLHXS
2017 Harley-Davidson FLTRX
2017 Harley-Davidson FLTRXS

What’s the problem?

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.

What could happen?

The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

What’s the fix?

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.