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Active Recalls (5)

15V427000 Jul 6, 2015 EQUIPMENT

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), Ult...

15V216000 Apr 13, 2015 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

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 Cla...

14V537000 Sep 5, 2014 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FL...

14V319000 Jun 12, 2014 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX...

13V515000 Oct 17, 2013 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 20...

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Nov 3, 2023 Service Brakes

The ABS module has failed on my HD FLHTK causing the rear brake to stop working with no warning. The dealer has my bike but said the module is out of stock and is back ordered until April of 2024. Doing an internet search reveals this is a known problem, sometimes causing both front and rear brakes ...

Nov 3, 2023 Service Brakes

The ABS module has failed on my HD FLHTK causing the rear brake to stop working with no warning. The dealer has my bike but said the module is out of stock and is back ordered until April of 2024. Doing an internet search reveals this is a known problem, sometimes causing both front and rear brakes ...

Jul 29, 2019 Structure 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA (FLHTK). WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE SADDLE BAG AND DROVE HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMED...

Jul 29, 2019 Structure 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA (FLHTK). WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE THE SADDLE BAG AND DROVE HOME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMED...

Jun 2, 2019 Service Brakes 44,261 mi

THE 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SERVICE MANUAL TOURING MODELS (99483-14) CONTAINS A PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER UNLESS AIR IS INTRODUCED INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL, SOME 2008-2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOT...

Jun 2, 2019 Service Brakes 44,261 mi

THE 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SERVICE MANUAL TOURING MODELS (99483-14) CONTAINS A PROCEDURE FOR BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT WHICH DOES NOT REQUIRE TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER UNLESS AIR IS INTRODUCED INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM. SUBSEQUENT TO THE PUBLICATION OF THIS MANUAL, SOME 2008-2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOT...

Apr 8, 2018 Service Brakes 24,000 mi

FAULTY ABS SYSTEM. MYSELF AND MANY OF MY FRIENDS ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ABS SYSTEMS ON OUR HARLEYS. THE RECALL COVERS FROM 2008-2011. WE ARE NOT QUITE SURE OF WHY YOU WOULD LET HARLEY CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE MOTORCYCLES WITH A FAULTY SYSTEM THAT WOULD ALLOW BRAKES TO LOCK UP INSTEAD OF THE SYS...

Apr 8, 2018 Service Brakes 24,000 mi

FAULTY ABS SYSTEM. MYSELF AND MANY OF MY FRIENDS ARE VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE ABS SYSTEMS ON OUR HARLEYS. THE RECALL COVERS FROM 2008-2011. WE ARE NOT QUITE SURE OF WHY YOU WOULD LET HARLEY CONTINUE TO MANUFACTURE MOTORCYCLES WITH A FAULTY SYSTEM THAT WOULD ALLOW BRAKES TO LOCK UP INSTEAD OF THE SYS...

Oct 2, 2017 Engine 10,500 mi

TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER CONSULTING WITH LOCAL HD DEALER BY PHONE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE BIKE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR (PER HD MEMO). PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE A FAULTY WATER PU...

Oct 2, 2017 Engine 10,500 mi

TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND OVERHEAT LIGHT CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND SHUT OFF THE ENGINE. AFTER CONSULTING WITH LOCAL HD DEALER BY PHONE WAS ADVISED TO HAVE THE BIKE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR (PER HD MEMO). PROBLEM WAS DETERMINED TO BE A FAULTY WATER PU...

Aug 2, 2017 Engine 20,000 mi

WATER PUMP FAILURE, IN MOTION ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT SPEED.

Aug 2, 2017 Engine 20,000 mi

WATER PUMP FAILURE, IN MOTION ON A 2 LANE HIGHWAY AT SPEED.

Jul 20, 2017 Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V427000 (EQUIPMENT) AT THE ILLINOIS HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER LOCATED AT 9950 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525, (708) 387-8750). SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SADDLE BAG DISCONNECTED WITH THE PIN ...

Jul 20, 2017 Equipment

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V427000 (EQUIPMENT) AT THE ILLINOIS HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER LOCATED AT 9950 JOLIET RD, COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525, (708) 387-8750). SHORTLY AFTER THE REPAIR, THE SADDLE BAG DISCONNECTED WITH THE PIN ...

Apr 3, 2017 Electrical System 19,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM ON THE HIGHWAY MY INTERMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN CUTTING OUT MY SPEEDOMETER RPM GAUGE STOPS WORKING LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON..VERY UNSAFE PROBLEM.

Apr 3, 2017 Electrical System 19,000 mi

AFTER DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM ON THE HIGHWAY MY INTERMENT CLUSTER HAS BEEN CUTTING OUT MY SPEEDOMETER RPM GAUGE STOPS WORKING LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON..VERY UNSAFE PROBLEM.

Dec 25, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 47,300 mi

WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AS I APPROACHED SLOWER MOVING VEHICLES I TAPPED THE FRONT BRAKE LIKE I HAVE DONE SO MANY TIMES BEFORE; BUT THIS TIME THE CRUISE DID NOT CANCEL. I TAPPED THE FRONT BRAKE SEVERAL MORE TIMES AND HARD ENOUGH TO MAKE THE FRONT END DIVE. BUT THE BIKE KEPT ACCELE...

Dec 25, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 47,300 mi

WITH CRUISE CONTROL SET AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AS I APPROACHED SLOWER MOVING VEHICLES I TAPPED THE FRONT BRAKE LIKE I HAVE DONE SO MANY TIMES BEFORE; BUT THIS TIME THE CRUISE DID NOT CANCEL. I TAPPED THE FRONT BRAKE SEVERAL MORE TIMES AND HARD ENOUGH TO MAKE THE FRONT END DIVE. BUT THE BIKE KEPT ACCELE...

Dec 4, 2016 Engine 10,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ENGINE AND THERMOSTAT LIGHTS CAME ON. THE SENSOR WAS CHANGED. THIS LASTED FOR 600 MILES. DIFFERENT SHOP CHANGED THE SENSOR AND WATER PUMP WHICH LASTED ABOUT 2000 MILES. WHEN RETURNED TO THE SHOP, THEY RETRIEVED THE FAULTY CODE BUT COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO REPRODUCE ...

Dec 4, 2016 Engine 10,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 10,000 MILES ENGINE AND THERMOSTAT LIGHTS CAME ON. THE SENSOR WAS CHANGED. THIS LASTED FOR 600 MILES. DIFFERENT SHOP CHANGED THE SENSOR AND WATER PUMP WHICH LASTED ABOUT 2000 MILES. WHEN RETURNED TO THE SHOP, THEY RETRIEVED THE FAULTY CODE BUT COULD NOT GET THE ENGINE TO REPRODUCE ...

Jul 27, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE VIBRATION, THROTTLE ISSUES, CLUTCH COMPENSATOR AND POSSIBLE EITMS FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE WHICH WAS MORE THAN HE EXPECTED, AND AN INTERMITTENT KNOCK FROM THE ENGINE. THE HD PE...

Jul 27, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling

2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ENGINE VIBRATION, THROTTLE ISSUES, CLUTCH COMPENSATOR AND POSSIBLE EITMS FAILURE. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE NOTICED A VIBRATION FROM THE ENGINE WHICH WAS MORE THAN HE EXPECTED, AND AN INTERMITTENT KNOCK FROM THE ENGINE. THE HD PE...

Jul 2, 2016 Power Train 11,700 mi

WHILE I WAS RIDING MY 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK MOTORCYCLE ON A 35 MPH TWO LANE CITY STREET, THE SHIFTER SHAFT LEVER BECAME STRIPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE MOTORCYCLE OUT OF FIRST GEAR AFTER A STOP AND TRAFFIC WAS BACKING UP BEHIND AND PASSING ME CREATING SOMEWHAT OF A HAZARD. FORTUNATELY FOR M...

Jul 2, 2016 Power Train 11,700 mi

WHILE I WAS RIDING MY 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTK MOTORCYCLE ON A 35 MPH TWO LANE CITY STREET, THE SHIFTER SHAFT LEVER BECAME STRIPPED. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE MOTORCYCLE OUT OF FIRST GEAR AFTER A STOP AND TRAFFIC WAS BACKING UP BEHIND AND PASSING ME CREATING SOMEWHAT OF A HAZARD. FORTUNATELY FOR M...

Apr 4, 2016 Power Train 10,700 mi

YESTERDAY (04/03/16), I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH NORTHERN VA (ON ROUTE #66), ON MY WAY HOME. TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT TO GAS UP, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT AT ALL. SO I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER (VERY WORRIED I MIGHT BE HIT BY AN ANOTHER COMMUTER IN A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY / 1ST SAFETY ISSUE), TO CHECK THE BIKE, I C...

Apr 4, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 10,700 mi

YESTERDAY (04/03/16), I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH NORTHERN VA (ON ROUTE #66), ON MY WAY HOME. TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT TO GAS UP, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT AT ALL. SO I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER (VERY WORRIED I MIGHT BE HIT BY AN ANOTHER COMMUTER IN A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY / 1ST SAFETY ISSUE), TO CHECK THE BIKE, I C...

Apr 4, 2016 Unknown Or Other 10,700 mi

YESTERDAY (04/03/16), I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH NORTHERN VA (ON ROUTE #66), ON MY WAY HOME. TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT TO GAS UP, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT AT ALL. SO I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER (VERY WORRIED I MIGHT BE HIT BY AN ANOTHER COMMUTER IN A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY / 1ST SAFETY ISSUE), TO CHECK THE BIKE, I C...

Apr 4, 2016 Power Train 10,700 mi

YESTERDAY (04/03/16), I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH NORTHERN VA (ON ROUTE #66), ON MY WAY HOME. TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT TO GAS UP, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT AT ALL. SO I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER (VERY WORRIED I MIGHT BE HIT BY AN ANOTHER COMMUTER IN A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY / 1ST SAFETY ISSUE), TO CHECK THE BIKE, I C...

Apr 4, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 10,700 mi

YESTERDAY (04/03/16), I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH NORTHERN VA (ON ROUTE #66), ON MY WAY HOME. TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT TO GAS UP, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT AT ALL. SO I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER (VERY WORRIED I MIGHT BE HIT BY AN ANOTHER COMMUTER IN A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY / 1ST SAFETY ISSUE), TO CHECK THE BIKE, I C...

Apr 4, 2016 Unknown Or Other 10,700 mi

YESTERDAY (04/03/16), I WAS TRAVELING THROUGH NORTHERN VA (ON ROUTE #66), ON MY WAY HOME. TRYING TO TAKE AN EXIT TO GAS UP, I WASN'T ABLE TO SHIFT AT ALL. SO I'M TRYING TO PULL OVER (VERY WORRIED I MIGHT BE HIT BY AN ANOTHER COMMUTER IN A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY / 1ST SAFETY ISSUE), TO CHECK THE BIKE, I C...

Jul 25, 2015 Service Brakes 7,275 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKES, UNDER LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON. I BROUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER WITH MY CONCERN AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT COMING ON WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS APPLIED, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RE...

Jul 25, 2015 Exterior Lighting 7,275 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKES, UNDER LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON. I BROUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER WITH MY CONCERN AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT COMING ON WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS APPLIED, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RE...

Jul 25, 2015 Service Brakes 7,275 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKES, UNDER LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON. I BROUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER WITH MY CONCERN AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT COMING ON WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS APPLIED, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RE...

Jul 25, 2015 Exterior Lighting 7,275 mi

WHEN APPLYING THE FRONT BRAKES, UNDER LIGHT BRAKING SITUATIONS, BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT TURN ON. I BROUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER WITH MY CONCERN AND THE DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. SINCE I FIRST NOTICED THE BRAKE LIGHT NOT COMING ON WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS APPLIED, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RE...

Oct 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 H-D FLHTK MOTORCYCLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE RADIATOR EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS WARPED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CAP ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM DETACHED TWICE ...

Oct 29, 2014 Engine And Engine Cooling 2,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 H-D FLHTK MOTORCYCLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PARK THE VEHICLE, THE RADIATOR EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS WARPED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CAP ON THE COOLANT SYSTEM DETACHED TWICE ...

Oct 2, 2014 Electrical System 5,000 mi

FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE IS WEARING THROUGH RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK. GONE UNCHECKED COULD POSSIBLY ARC DIRECTLY TO FUEL TANK OR ARC AFTER FUELING (COULD CAUSE A FIRE) I HAVE LOOKED AT SEVERAL OTHER BIKES SAME MODEL AND CONDITION EXISTS. WIRE NEEDS TO BE INSULATED OR REROUTED. IT IS NOT EASILY NOTICED...

Oct 2, 2014 Electrical System 5,000 mi

FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE IS WEARING THROUGH RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK. GONE UNCHECKED COULD POSSIBLY ARC DIRECTLY TO FUEL TANK OR ARC AFTER FUELING (COULD CAUSE A FIRE) I HAVE LOOKED AT SEVERAL OTHER BIKES SAME MODEL AND CONDITION EXISTS. WIRE NEEDS TO BE INSULATED OR REROUTED. IT IS NOT EASILY NOTICED...

Sep 4, 2014 Service Brakes 200 mi

THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH, WHICH ACTIVATES THE BRAKE LIGHT AND DISABLES THE CRUISE CONTROL, FAILS TO ACTIVATE BEFORE SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE BRAKES BEGIN TO FUNCTION LONG BEFORE THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON OR THE CRUISE DISCONNECTS. THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN STOPPED,...

Sep 4, 2014 Service Brakes 2,000 mi

THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE A TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN APPLIED. NOT ALL THE TIME, BUT VERY OFTEN. WHILE BRAKE STOPPING IS CURRENTLY NORMAL, I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS KIND OF NOISE ON ANY OF THE DOZENS OF MOTORCYCLES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE LAST 40+ YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE BIKE AT THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY S...

Sep 4, 2014 Service Brakes 200 mi

THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCH, WHICH ACTIVATES THE BRAKE LIGHT AND DISABLES THE CRUISE CONTROL, FAILS TO ACTIVATE BEFORE SIGNIFICANT PRESSURE IS APPLIED. THE BRAKES BEGIN TO FUNCTION LONG BEFORE THE BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON OR THE CRUISE DISCONNECTS. THIS CAUSES A PROBLEM WHEN STOPPED,...

Sep 4, 2014 Service Brakes 2,000 mi

THE FRONT BRAKES MAKE A TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN APPLIED. NOT ALL THE TIME, BUT VERY OFTEN. WHILE BRAKE STOPPING IS CURRENTLY NORMAL, I HAVE NEVER HEARD THIS KIND OF NOISE ON ANY OF THE DOZENS OF MOTORCYCLES I HAVE OWNED OVER THE LAST 40+ YEARS. I HAVE HAD THE BIKE AT THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEY S...

Jul 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE ON 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING MOTORCYCLES IS ROUTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME UNDER THE FUEL TANK. AT THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE EMERGES FROM BENEATH THE FUEL TANK, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE TOUCHES AND RUBS AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 200 mi

THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE ON 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING MOTORCYCLES IS ROUTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME UNDER THE FUEL TANK. AT THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE EMERGES FROM BENEATH THE FUEL TANK, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE TOUCHES AND RUBS AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ...

Jul 29, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 200 mi

THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE ON 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING MOTORCYCLES IS ROUTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME UNDER THE FUEL TANK. AT THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE EMERGES FROM BENEATH THE FUEL TANK, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE TOUCHES AND RUBS AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System 200 mi

THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE ON 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING MOTORCYCLES IS ROUTED ALONG THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME UNDER THE FUEL TANK. AT THE POINT WHERE THE FRONT SPARK PLUG WIRE EMERGES FROM BENEATH THE FUEL TANK, THE SPARK PLUG WIRE TOUCHES AND RUBS AGAINST THE FUEL TANK. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS ...

Jul 21, 2014 Electrical System Fire 1,700 mi

AFTER A BRIEF RIDE OF ONLY 5 MILES, I PARKED THE ABOVE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE. WHILE I WAS UPSTAIRS THE SMOKE ALARMS WENT OFF AT MY RESIDENCE AND WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT. *TR

Jul 21, 2014 Electrical System Fire 1,700 mi

AFTER A BRIEF RIDE OF ONLY 5 MILES, I PARKED THE ABOVE VEHICLE IN MY GARAGE. WHILE I WAS UPSTAIRS THE SMOKE ALARMS WENT OFF AT MY RESIDENCE AND WHEN I OPENED THE DOOR TO THE GARAGE, THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDERNEATH THE SEAT. *TR

Jun 30, 2014 Service Brakes 5,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE. IN THE LETTER IT STATES THAT THE FRONT WHEEL MAY LOCK UP. HARLEY WILL NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION OF THIS MOTORCYCLE TO THE NEAREST HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER. I AM EXPECTED TO RIDE THIS DANGEROUS MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR COVER THE COST OF...

Jun 30, 2014 Service Brakes 5,000 mi

I RECEIVED A LETTER OF RECALL FOR THIS MOTORCYCLE. IN THE LETTER IT STATES THAT THE FRONT WHEEL MAY LOCK UP. HARLEY WILL NOT PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION OF THIS MOTORCYCLE TO THE NEAREST HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER. I AM EXPECTED TO RIDE THIS DANGEROUS MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS OR COVER THE COST OF...

Jun 8, 2014 Power Train 1,200 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON HAD A VOLUNTARY RECALL ON CLUTCH FAILURES IN 2013 AND SUPPOSEDLY THEY RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. I BOUGHT MY BIKE BRAND NEW AN AT 1200 MILES THE CLUTCH FAILED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE BIKE. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER FIXED THE CLUTCH THE NEXT DAY. 600 MILES LATER ...

Jun 8, 2014 Power Train 1,200 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON HAD A VOLUNTARY RECALL ON CLUTCH FAILURES IN 2013 AND SUPPOSEDLY THEY RESOLVED THIS ISSUE. I BOUGHT MY BIKE BRAND NEW AN AT 1200 MILES THE CLUTCH FAILED AND I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE BIKE. LUCKILY I WAS PULLING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE DEALER FIXED THE CLUTCH THE NEXT DAY. 600 MILES LATER ...

May 7, 2014 Engine 6,500 mi

ON 04/24/14 DRIVING AT APP. 45 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND LOST POWER FROM REAR CYLINDER. APP. 30 TO 45 SECS. LATER , LIGHT WENT OFF AND POWER RETURNED TO REAR CYLINDER. WENT DOWN ROAD A FEW MORE MILES AND SAME THING OCCURRED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHT STAYED ON AND NO POWER FROM REAR CYLINDE...

May 7, 2014 Engine 6,500 mi

ON 04/24/14 DRIVING AT APP. 45 MPH AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND LOST POWER FROM REAR CYLINDER. APP. 30 TO 45 SECS. LATER , LIGHT WENT OFF AND POWER RETURNED TO REAR CYLINDER. WENT DOWN ROAD A FEW MORE MILES AND SAME THING OCCURRED AGAIN. THIS TIME LIGHT STAYED ON AND NO POWER FROM REAR CYLINDE...

May 4, 2014 Steering 400 mi

MAKE TURNS AND GENERAL OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO USE CB CONTROL BUTTON AND MANEUVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND US CB-SQUELCH. POSSIBLY DROPPING MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. SHOULD BE ON LEFT HANDLE BAR CONTROL NOT RIGHT. CRUISE SHOULD BE ON RIGHT SIDE WITH THROTTLE. AC...

May 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 400 mi

MAKE TURNS AND GENERAL OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO USE CB CONTROL BUTTON AND MANEUVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND US CB-SQUELCH. POSSIBLY DROPPING MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. SHOULD BE ON LEFT HANDLE BAR CONTROL NOT RIGHT. CRUISE SHOULD BE ON RIGHT SIDE WITH THROTTLE. AC...

May 4, 2014 Steering 400 mi

MAKE TURNS AND GENERAL OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO USE CB CONTROL BUTTON AND MANEUVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND US CB-SQUELCH. POSSIBLY DROPPING MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. SHOULD BE ON LEFT HANDLE BAR CONTROL NOT RIGHT. CRUISE SHOULD BE ON RIGHT SIDE WITH THROTTLE. AC...

May 4, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 400 mi

MAKE TURNS AND GENERAL OPERATION OF MOTORCYCLE BECOMES A PROBLEM WHEN TRYING TO USE CB CONTROL BUTTON AND MANEUVER THE MOTORCYCLE AND US CB-SQUELCH. POSSIBLY DROPPING MOTORCYCLE AND CAUSING AND ACCIDENT. SHOULD BE ON LEFT HANDLE BAR CONTROL NOT RIGHT. CRUISE SHOULD BE ON RIGHT SIDE WITH THROTTLE. AC...

Mar 1, 2014 Service Brakes

HITACHI CABLE INDIANA HAS BEEN PRODUCING BRAKE HOSE PARTS FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES THAT DO NOT PASS "WHIP" TEST PER FMVSS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAS BEEN PROVIDING FALSE DATA FOR TEST RESULTS. *TR

Mar 1, 2014 Service Brakes

HITACHI CABLE INDIANA HAS BEEN PRODUCING BRAKE HOSE PARTS FOR HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES THAT DO NOT PASS "WHIP" TEST PER FMVSS FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND HAS BEEN PROVIDING FALSE DATA FOR TEST RESULTS. *TR

Feb 24, 2014 Engine 181 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS COOLANT FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, THE COOLANT FILLER NECK WHICH WAS A SERVICE UPGRADE AND SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL, THE THERMOSTAT IS THE NEXT PROBLEM AREA, ITS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT IS PRONE TO LEAK AT THE ELBOW INTO IT, HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THEY LEAK FROM THE COOLANT PUMP AND HO...

Feb 24, 2014 Power Train 181 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS COOLANT FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, THE COOLANT FILLER NECK WHICH WAS A SERVICE UPGRADE AND SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL, THE THERMOSTAT IS THE NEXT PROBLEM AREA, ITS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT IS PRONE TO LEAK AT THE ELBOW INTO IT, HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THEY LEAK FROM THE COOLANT PUMP AND HO...

Feb 24, 2014 Engine 181 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS COOLANT FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, THE COOLANT FILLER NECK WHICH WAS A SERVICE UPGRADE AND SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL, THE THERMOSTAT IS THE NEXT PROBLEM AREA, ITS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT IS PRONE TO LEAK AT THE ELBOW INTO IT, HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THEY LEAK FROM THE COOLANT PUMP AND HO...

Feb 24, 2014 Power Train 181 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE LEAKS COOLANT FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, THE COOLANT FILLER NECK WHICH WAS A SERVICE UPGRADE AND SHOULD OF BEEN A RECALL, THE THERMOSTAT IS THE NEXT PROBLEM AREA, ITS MADE OF PLASTIC AND IT IS PRONE TO LEAK AT THE ELBOW INTO IT, HAVE ALSO BEEN TOLD THEY LEAK FROM THE COOLANT PUMP AND HO...

Dec 23, 2013 Power Train 500 mi

THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS WHEN IN MOTION WHICH SPILLS THE COOLANT IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. IT ALSO LEAKS WHILE SITTING PARKED. IT HAS ALSO OVERFLOWED AND SPILLED ALL OF THE COOLANT ONTO THE GROUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOUR PREVIO...

Dec 23, 2013 Engine 500 mi

THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS WHEN IN MOTION WHICH SPILLS THE COOLANT IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. IT ALSO LEAKS WHILE SITTING PARKED. IT HAS ALSO OVERFLOWED AND SPILLED ALL OF THE COOLANT ONTO THE GROUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOUR PREVIO...

Dec 23, 2013 Power Train 500 mi

THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS WHEN IN MOTION WHICH SPILLS THE COOLANT IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. IT ALSO LEAKS WHILE SITTING PARKED. IT HAS ALSO OVERFLOWED AND SPILLED ALL OF THE COOLANT ONTO THE GROUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOUR PREVIO...

Dec 23, 2013 Engine 500 mi

THE COOLANT SYSTEM LEAKS WHEN IN MOTION WHICH SPILLS THE COOLANT IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE. IT ALSO LEAKS WHILE SITTING PARKED. IT HAS ALSO OVERFLOWED AND SPILLED ALL OF THE COOLANT ONTO THE GROUND IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS TRIED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM FOUR PREVIO...

Dec 22, 2013 Engine 450 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT PUMP CASING. INSPECTED COOLANT RESERVOIR WHICH WAS PRESSURED UP AND FULL(NO AIR GAP). AFTER ENGINE COOLED, THEN COOLANT LEVEL BELOW COLD FULL LEVEL. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE EPISODE. AT 30 TO 33 MPH, THERE IS A WOBBLE/SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS/F...

Dec 22, 2013 Steering 450 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT PUMP CASING. INSPECTED COOLANT RESERVOIR WHICH WAS PRESSURED UP AND FULL(NO AIR GAP). AFTER ENGINE COOLED, THEN COOLANT LEVEL BELOW COLD FULL LEVEL. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE EPISODE. AT 30 TO 33 MPH, THERE IS A WOBBLE/SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS/F...

Dec 22, 2013 Engine 450 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT PUMP CASING. INSPECTED COOLANT RESERVOIR WHICH WAS PRESSURED UP AND FULL(NO AIR GAP). AFTER ENGINE COOLED, THEN COOLANT LEVEL BELOW COLD FULL LEVEL. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE EPISODE. AT 30 TO 33 MPH, THERE IS A WOBBLE/SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS/F...

Dec 22, 2013 Steering 450 mi

ENGINE COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT PUMP CASING. INSPECTED COOLANT RESERVOIR WHICH WAS PRESSURED UP AND FULL(NO AIR GAP). AFTER ENGINE COOLED, THEN COOLANT LEVEL BELOW COLD FULL LEVEL. DEALER STATED THEY COULD NOT REPRODUCE EPISODE. AT 30 TO 33 MPH, THERE IS A WOBBLE/SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS/F...

Nov 15, 2013 Power Train 700 mi

THIS 2014 HD FLHTK HAD THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SERVICED IN OCTOBER 2013 UNDER THE MASSIVE HD CLUTCH RECALL PROGRAM. HOWEVER, I INSPECTED THE BIKE AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE CLUTCH FLUID LOW. IT WAS BELOW THE SIGHT GLASS ON THE MASTER CYLINDER (ACUTELY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIGHT GLASS). I WAS INFO...

Nov 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

THIS 2014 HD FLHTK HAD THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SERVICED IN OCTOBER 2013 UNDER THE MASSIVE HD CLUTCH RECALL PROGRAM. HOWEVER, I INSPECTED THE BIKE AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE CLUTCH FLUID LOW. IT WAS BELOW THE SIGHT GLASS ON THE MASTER CYLINDER (ACUTELY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIGHT GLASS). I WAS INFO...

Nov 15, 2013 Power Train 700 mi

THIS 2014 HD FLHTK HAD THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SERVICED IN OCTOBER 2013 UNDER THE MASSIVE HD CLUTCH RECALL PROGRAM. HOWEVER, I INSPECTED THE BIKE AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE CLUTCH FLUID LOW. IT WAS BELOW THE SIGHT GLASS ON THE MASTER CYLINDER (ACUTELY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIGHT GLASS). I WAS INFO...

Nov 15, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 700 mi

THIS 2014 HD FLHTK HAD THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SERVICED IN OCTOBER 2013 UNDER THE MASSIVE HD CLUTCH RECALL PROGRAM. HOWEVER, I INSPECTED THE BIKE AND INFORMED THE DEALER THAT THE CLUTCH FLUID LOW. IT WAS BELOW THE SIGHT GLASS ON THE MASTER CYLINDER (ACUTELY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SIGHT GLASS). I WAS INFO...

Nov 6, 2013 Electrical System 400 mi

WHILE LEADING A GROUP OF BIKES, USING THE CB RADIO PUSH TO TALK (PTT) CONTROL TO COMMUNICATE WITH GROUP RIDE LEADERS, MY GRIP ON THE THROTTLE CONTROL SLIPPED, CAUSING A SUDDEN & IMMEDIATE DECELERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR MISS COLLISION FROM THE BIKE BEHIND ME IN THE GROUP (TH...

Nov 6, 2013 Electrical System 400 mi

WHILE LEADING A GROUP OF BIKES, USING THE CB RADIO PUSH TO TALK (PTT) CONTROL TO COMMUNICATE WITH GROUP RIDE LEADERS, MY GRIP ON THE THROTTLE CONTROL SLIPPED, CAUSING A SUDDEN & IMMEDIATE DECELERATION OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THIS RESULTED IN A NEAR MISS COLLISION FROM THE BIKE BEHIND ME IN THE GROUP (TH...

Oct 28, 2013 Electrical System 1,025 mi

A PUSH TO TALK BUTTON FOR THE CB COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ON ALL HARLEYS FOR WELL OVER 10 YEARS HAS BEEN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLE BAR BUTTON CLUSTER FOR BIKES WITH CB AND RADIO. ON THE NEW 2014 THE BUTTON WAS SWITCHED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON (WHICH WAS MOVED TO THE LEFT SIDE) AND MOVED TO ...

Oct 28, 2013 Equipment 1,025 mi

A PUSH TO TALK BUTTON FOR THE CB COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ON ALL HARLEYS FOR WELL OVER 10 YEARS HAS BEEN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLE BAR BUTTON CLUSTER FOR BIKES WITH CB AND RADIO. ON THE NEW 2014 THE BUTTON WAS SWITCHED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON (WHICH WAS MOVED TO THE LEFT SIDE) AND MOVED TO ...

Oct 28, 2013 Electrical System 1,025 mi

A PUSH TO TALK BUTTON FOR THE CB COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ON ALL HARLEYS FOR WELL OVER 10 YEARS HAS BEEN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLE BAR BUTTON CLUSTER FOR BIKES WITH CB AND RADIO. ON THE NEW 2014 THE BUTTON WAS SWITCHED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON (WHICH WAS MOVED TO THE LEFT SIDE) AND MOVED TO ...

Oct 28, 2013 Equipment 1,025 mi

A PUSH TO TALK BUTTON FOR THE CB COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ON ALL HARLEYS FOR WELL OVER 10 YEARS HAS BEEN ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HANDLE BAR BUTTON CLUSTER FOR BIKES WITH CB AND RADIO. ON THE NEW 2014 THE BUTTON WAS SWITCHED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON (WHICH WAS MOVED TO THE LEFT SIDE) AND MOVED TO ...

Oct 24, 2013 Engine 450 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL FLTHK MOTORCYCLE. BOUGHT NEW MOTORCYCLE ON 9-13-13 COOLANT LEAKING AROUND THE THERMOSTAT ONTO GROUND & ON REAR TIRE ON 9-17-13 WITH 450 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER THEY REPLACED THERMOSTAT HOUSING & HAD MOTORCYCLE UNTIL 9-26-13. RODE MOTORCYCLE & COOLANT BOTTLE OVERFLOWED IN PARKING...

Oct 24, 2013 Engine 450 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL FLTHK MOTORCYCLE. BOUGHT NEW MOTORCYCLE ON 9-13-13 COOLANT LEAKING AROUND THE THERMOSTAT ONTO GROUND & ON REAR TIRE ON 9-17-13 WITH 450 MILES. TOOK TO DEALER THEY REPLACED THERMOSTAT HOUSING & HAD MOTORCYCLE UNTIL 9-26-13. RODE MOTORCYCLE & COOLANT BOTTLE OVERFLOWED IN PARKING...

Oct 18, 2013 Engine Crash 90 mi

AFTER DELIVERY, I DISCOVERED WHILE PARKED THERE WAS A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE (~90 MILES); IF IT WERE NOT ADDRESSED, SUCH A LEAK HAS POTENTIAL TO DEPOSIT COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH AND ENSUING INJURY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LEAK, IT HAS SUBSEQ...

Oct 18, 2013 Unknown Or Other Crash 90 mi

AFTER DELIVERY, I DISCOVERED WHILE PARKED THERE WAS A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE (~90 MILES); IF IT WERE NOT ADDRESSED, SUCH A LEAK HAS POTENTIAL TO DEPOSIT COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH AND ENSUING INJURY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LEAK, IT HAS SUBSEQ...

Oct 18, 2013 Engine Crash 90 mi

AFTER DELIVERY, I DISCOVERED WHILE PARKED THERE WAS A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE (~90 MILES); IF IT WERE NOT ADDRESSED, SUCH A LEAK HAS POTENTIAL TO DEPOSIT COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH AND ENSUING INJURY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LEAK, IT HAS SUBSEQ...

Oct 18, 2013 Unknown Or Other Crash 90 mi

AFTER DELIVERY, I DISCOVERED WHILE PARKED THERE WAS A COOLING SYSTEM LEAK NEAR THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE (~90 MILES); IF IT WERE NOT ADDRESSED, SUCH A LEAK HAS POTENTIAL TO DEPOSIT COOLANT ON THE REAR TIRE AND COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CRASH AND ENSUING INJURY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE LEAK, IT HAS SUBSEQ...

Oct 9, 2013 Engine 98 mi

OCTOBER 6, 2013, AFTER RIDING 98 MILES (ODOMETER) ON A NEWLY PURCHASED MOTORCYCLE, MOTORCYCLE COOLANT WAS NOTICED ON THE GARAGE FLOORS SHORTLY AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTORCYCLE (30 MIN). RIGHT LOWER FARING COVER WAS REMOVED TO INSPECT COOLANT RESERVOIR WITH NO APPARENT SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. THE...

Oct 9, 2013 Engine 98 mi

OCTOBER 6, 2013, AFTER RIDING 98 MILES (ODOMETER) ON A NEWLY PURCHASED MOTORCYCLE, MOTORCYCLE COOLANT WAS NOTICED ON THE GARAGE FLOORS SHORTLY AFTER SHUTTING DOWN THE MOTORCYCLE (30 MIN). RIGHT LOWER FARING COVER WAS REMOVED TO INSPECT COOLANT RESERVOIR WITH NO APPARENT SIGNS OF COOLANT LEAKAGE. THE...

Oct 3, 2013 Engine 120 mi

THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2014 HD FLHTK LIMITED. NEW WITH THIS MODEL YEAR, HARLEY-DAVIDSON INTRODUCED THEIR NEW TWIN-COOLED TECHNOLOGY. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A COOLANT SYSTEM, WHEREBY THE EXHAUST PORTS INSIDE EACH OF THE TWO ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS ARE COOL WITH ANTIFREEZE. AFTER RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE FOR T...

Oct 3, 2013 Engine 120 mi

THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2014 HD FLHTK LIMITED. NEW WITH THIS MODEL YEAR, HARLEY-DAVIDSON INTRODUCED THEIR NEW TWIN-COOLED TECHNOLOGY. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A COOLANT SYSTEM, WHEREBY THE EXHAUST PORTS INSIDE EACH OF THE TWO ENGINE CYLINDER HEADS ARE COOL WITH ANTIFREEZE. AFTER RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE FOR T...

Sep 11, 2013 Engine 80 mi

NEW ENGINE OVERHEATING DUMPING COOLANT OUT OF OVERFLOW TUBE UNDERNEATH MOTORCYCLE AND ON TO REAR TIRE CREATING A SAFETY RISK. FOUR OVERHEATING INCIDENTS WITHIN THE FIRST 400 MILES OF ENGINE LIFE. ENGINE BREAK IN WITH MALFUNCTIONING COOLING SYSTEM CREATING EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT AND RISK OF IMPROPER...

Sep 11, 2013 Wheels 80 mi

NEW ENGINE OVERHEATING DUMPING COOLANT OUT OF OVERFLOW TUBE UNDERNEATH MOTORCYCLE AND ON TO REAR TIRE CREATING A SAFETY RISK. FOUR OVERHEATING INCIDENTS WITHIN THE FIRST 400 MILES OF ENGINE LIFE. ENGINE BREAK IN WITH MALFUNCTIONING COOLING SYSTEM CREATING EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT AND RISK OF IMPROPER...

Sep 11, 2013 Engine 80 mi

NEW ENGINE OVERHEATING DUMPING COOLANT OUT OF OVERFLOW TUBE UNDERNEATH MOTORCYCLE AND ON TO REAR TIRE CREATING A SAFETY RISK. FOUR OVERHEATING INCIDENTS WITHIN THE FIRST 400 MILES OF ENGINE LIFE. ENGINE BREAK IN WITH MALFUNCTIONING COOLING SYSTEM CREATING EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT AND RISK OF IMPROPER...

Sep 11, 2013 Wheels 80 mi

NEW ENGINE OVERHEATING DUMPING COOLANT OUT OF OVERFLOW TUBE UNDERNEATH MOTORCYCLE AND ON TO REAR TIRE CREATING A SAFETY RISK. FOUR OVERHEATING INCIDENTS WITHIN THE FIRST 400 MILES OF ENGINE LIFE. ENGINE BREAK IN WITH MALFUNCTIONING COOLING SYSTEM CREATING EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT AND RISK OF IMPROPER...

Sep 10, 2013 Power Train 84 mi

I EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP SPENT A FEW DAYS TESTING AND MAKING THE REPAIR. AT APPROX.. 300 MILES IT DID IT AGAIN. COOLANT IS VERY SLIPPERY, IF COOLANT GETS ON A MOTORCYCLES TIRES IT WOULD BE ALL BAD. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN HEARING, HARLEY IS HAVING ISSUES WIT...

Sep 10, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 84 mi

I EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP SPENT A FEW DAYS TESTING AND MAKING THE REPAIR. AT APPROX.. 300 MILES IT DID IT AGAIN. COOLANT IS VERY SLIPPERY, IF COOLANT GETS ON A MOTORCYCLES TIRES IT WOULD BE ALL BAD. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN HEARING, HARLEY IS HAVING ISSUES WIT...

Sep 10, 2013 Power Train 84 mi

I EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP SPENT A FEW DAYS TESTING AND MAKING THE REPAIR. AT APPROX.. 300 MILES IT DID IT AGAIN. COOLANT IS VERY SLIPPERY, IF COOLANT GETS ON A MOTORCYCLES TIRES IT WOULD BE ALL BAD. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN HEARING, HARLEY IS HAVING ISSUES WIT...

Sep 10, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 84 mi

I EXPERIENCED COOLANT LEAKAGE AFTER COMING TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP SPENT A FEW DAYS TESTING AND MAKING THE REPAIR. AT APPROX.. 300 MILES IT DID IT AGAIN. COOLANT IS VERY SLIPPERY, IF COOLANT GETS ON A MOTORCYCLES TIRES IT WOULD BE ALL BAD. FROM WHAT I HAVE BEEN HEARING, HARLEY IS HAVING ISSUES WIT...