2018 Harley-Davidson Flhx
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 8 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 7 Flhx model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 1 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Power train, clutch assemblyOct 18, 2018
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Campaign 18V734000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: steering
1 report, newest first. Show all
Steering, Aug 2, 2018, crash
MY 2018 HD STREET GLIDE FLHX FRONT TIRE LIFTS OFF THE GROUND UPON A STOPPED LEFT TURN. THIS HAS CAUSED ME 2 ACCIDENTS. ONE AT $11,000 AND THE OTHER STILL IN CONSIDERATION. ACCIDENT #1 3/17/18. STOPPED ON STREET, TURN LEFT INTO DRIVEWAY. LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE AND HIT A WALL. SPENT 3 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL. BIKE HAD OVER $11,000 IN DAMAGE. ACCIDENT #2. STOPPED ON A CITY STREET. TURN LEFT. LOST CONTROL OF THE BIKE. HIT A TREE. STITCHES, ROAD RASH, CONTUSIONS AND DAMAGE TO THE BIKE YET TO BE REVEALED.