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2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Suspension is the leading concern among 2 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 4 Flhtkl model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  2. 2
Primary concernSuspension1 reports · 50% of complaints
Owner complaints2Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Suspension1
  2. Other or unspecified1

Recalls and investigations

  1. Power train, clutch assemblyJun 27, 2016

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Campaign 16V471000 on NHTSA.gov

Representative owner complaints

2 reports, newest first.

  1. Suspension, Jun 18, 2018

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRO FLHTKL. WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT A SLOW SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS INNER HUB WAS DESTROYED DUE TO A LACK OF GREASE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AMERICAN EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON (5920 S INTERSTATE 35 E, CORINTH, TX 76210, (940) 498-5000), BUT IT WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,400.

  2. Other or unspecified, Jan 17, 2016

    RIGHT HAND SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING...PREVIOUS MODELS RECALLED...