Every 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Visibility · NHTSA 19V574000
May 8, 2019Visibility
- Problem
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Full recall details for 19V574000 →Power Train · NHTSA 18V734000
Oct 18, 2018Power Train:Clutch Assembly
- Problem
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
- Risk
- If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V734000 →Engine and Engine Cooling · NHTSA 17V333000
May 22, 2017Engine and Engine Cooling
- Problem
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.
- Risk
- The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.
Full recall details for 17V333000 →
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. Harley-Davidson has issued at least 78 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Engine1
- Exterior Lighting1
- Power Train1
- Service Brakes1
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (37)
- Unknown Or Other (28)
- Power Train (26)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (20)
- Engine (18)
- Equipment (12)
Read Harley-Davidson Flhtcu owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“The contact owns a 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU. The contact stated that while riding at 5 MPH, the motorcycle failed to shift out of gear or stop as needed. The motorcycle fell over on the contact's right leg, causing the leg to become swollen.”
2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUJul 14, 2026
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11750346
“ABS module failure resulting in front brake locking up. ABS module failed resulting in brake failure. While I was not involved in any incident the failed part showed no signs of beginning to fail.”
2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUNov 19, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11494224
“HEAD GASKET LETS LOOSE AND OIL ALL OVER REAR TIRE! VEHICLE ON HIGHWAY IN MOTION, NOT GOOD.”
2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUAug 9, 2019
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11242859
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