HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU 2016: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V471000

Make Model Year
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-19 2016-06-27 2016-06-27

Production Dates: 2015-07-28 - 2016-03-22

Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0169

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27232

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.