Harley-Davidson 2018 FLHRXS Motorcycles: Clutch Failure Risk
Harley-Davidson recalls 2018 FLHRXS motorcycles with potential clutch failure causing loss of control. Owners must contact customer service for free repair by November 5, 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2018 FLHRXS motorcycles due to a risk of clutch failure that could cause loss of control and crashes. This affects owners who need to have the clutch actuator repaired by dealers. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224960-harley-davidson-2018-flhrxs-motorcycles-clutch-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224960-harley-davidson-2018-flhrxs-motorcycles-clutch-failure-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V734000
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“Harley-Davidson 2018 FLHRXS Motorcycles: Clutch Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224960-harley-davidson-2018-flhrxs-motorcycles-clutch-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V734000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V734000).
Why it’s dangerous
The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally, causing the clutch master cylinder to lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch. This can lead to loss of control and increased crash risk during normal riding.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHRXS motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific model and year are most at risk due to potential clutch failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has the 2018 FLHRXS model name and was sold between 2017-2018. The recall covers specific models with the secondary clutch actuator cylinder issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Harley-Davidson
Call 1-800-258-2464 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule a free repair.
Get Clutch Repair
Dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly at no cost to fix the issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 18 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What models are affected by this recall?
2018 FLHRXS motorcycles. The recall also includes other 2017-2018 models like FLHP, FLHR, FLHTCU, and FLHTK.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V734000 (October 18, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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