2015 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Electrical system is the leading concern among 7 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 3rd highest complaint count among 9 Fltrxs model years with reports.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
EquipmentJul 6, 2015
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.
Campaign 15V427000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, clutch assemblyApr 13, 2015
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 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 flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
Campaign 15V216000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
4 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Aug 22, 2023
After getting caught in rain the all gauges,(speedo/tach, fuel, voltage), stop functioning. Have seen this happen to multiple Harley Davidson Road Glides.
Electrical system, Jan 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXS. WHILE DRIVING ANY SPEED, THE ELECTRICAL GAUGES FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED CLOSE CALL ACCIDENT DUE TO LACK OF TURN INDICATORS SIGNAL STILL WORKING) NO OTHER GUAGES WORKED.*JB
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Other or unspecified, Oct 11, 2018
THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY WHEN I EXPERIENCED COMPLETE 100% GAUGE FAILURE; SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, GAS GAUGE, CRUISE CONTROL, TURN SIGNALS,
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Jul 4, 2017
AFTER SITTING STATIONARY IN RAIN OVER NIGHT, NO GAGES WERE WORKING (SPEEDOMETER, CRUISE CONTROL, DIMMER SWITCH, TACHOMETER, FUEL GAGE, NOR AMP METER). DIAGNOSED AS SPEEDOMETER SHORTED OUT. WHEN SPEEDOMETER REPLACED, ALL OTHER GAGES WARE OPERATIONAL.