Recall 15V216000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRSE |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU TC |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXS |
| 2014 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU TC |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUL |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUL TC |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTKL |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXS |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX |
| 2015 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.