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2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs

Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues

Electrical system is the leading concern among 12 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 9 Fltrxs model years with reports.

Complaints by model year
  2. 12

Of the 2016 reports, 1 involved a crash. 1 person was injured.

Primary concernElectrical system8 reports · 67% of complaints
Owner complaints12Filed with NHTSA
Recall relationship1 safety recallNHTSA campaign records

What owners report most often

  1. Electrical system8
  2. Vehicle speed control3
  3. Exterior lighting2
  4. Fuel/propulsion system1
  5. Power train1
  6. Service brakes1
  7. Steering1
  8. Tires1

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: power train

1 report, newest first. Show all

  1. Power train, Apr 13, 2018, crash

    COMPLETE FAILURE OF HYDRAULIC CLUTCH. RECALL FOR CLUTCH PROBLEM WAS PERFORMED IN AUGUST OF 2017. ON FEBRUARY 24TH 2018, MOTORCYCLE WAS STARTED IN MY GARAGE AND UPON SHIFTING INTO FIRST GEAR, THE MOTORCYCLE LUNGES FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE, PERSONNEL BELONGINGS AND BODILY INJURY.