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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

2recalls

2owner complaints

83+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. Check your Flhtkl by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl 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 →

2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl complaints and service bulletins

Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. Harley-Davidson has issued at least 83 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

Electrical System2

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (38)
Unknown Or Other (32)
Power Train (26)
Engine (17)
Engine and Engine Cooling (17)
Equipment (12)

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Public reports · not verified

What people reported

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“CLUTCH SWITCH NOT WORKING THIS CAUSES NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED, IF THE ENGINE IS STALLED THE MOTORCYCLE HAS TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO BE RESTARTED THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM SINCE 2014.”
2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKLMay 3, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11323088
“CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH FAILED AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP. CANNOT START MOTORCYCLE IN GEAR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE DEATH AND OR INJURY NOT BEING ABLE TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE IN TRAFFIC”
2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKLMar 31, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11319802

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.

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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

2recalls

2owner complaints

83+service bulletins

0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. Check your Flhtkl by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl 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 →

2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl complaints and service bulletins

Most-reported components

Electrical System2

Service bulletins by component

Electrical System (38)

Unknown Or Other (32)

Power Train (26)

Engine (17)

Engine and Engine Cooling (17)

Equipment (12)

What people reported

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.

“CLUTCH SWITCH NOT WORKING THIS CAUSES NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED, IF THE ENGINE IS STALLED THE MOTORCYCLE HAS TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO BE RESTARTED THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM SINCE 2014.”

2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKLMay 3, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11323088

“CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH FAILED AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP. CANNOT START MOTORCYCLE IN GEAR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE DEATH AND OR INJURY NOT BEING ABLE TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE IN TRAFFIC”

2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKLMar 31, 2020

Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11319802

Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.