Harley-Davidson FLHP problems & recalls

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2019-2022 trike and cvo trike and 2020-2022 touring and cvo touring motorcycles. please refer to addendum a for specific vehicle model details. due to a software error, the brake lights may illuminate without the rider applying the brakes. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: Unintended illumination of the brake lights may confuse other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the software on touring and cvo touring motorcycles. on trike and cvo trike motorcycles, a new pressure switch will also be installed. all repairs will be performed free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed november 2, 2022. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0635.

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 ann

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.

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 touring, cvo touring and vsrc motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs), including road king (flhr), road king police (efi) (flhp), road king police (efi) (flhpe), electra glide standard police (efi) (flhtp), electra glide classic (efi) (flhtc), electra glide ultra classic (efi) (flhtcu) and street glide (efi) (flhx), 2008 vrod (vrscawa), cvo road king 4 (flhrse4), night rod (vrscda), cvo ultra classic 3 (flhtcuse3), night rod special (vrscdxa), 2008-2010 road king classic (efi) (flhrc), 2008-2009 road glide (efi) (fltr) and electra glide standard (efi) (flht), 2009-2010 v-rod (vrscaw), 2009 cvo ultra classic (

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the abs hydraulic control unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new platinum label dot 4 brake fluid, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

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.

Problem: 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), ultra limited (flhtk), police road king (flhp), police electra glide (flhtp), cvo ultra limited (flhtkse), 2014 cvo road king (flhrse), and 2015 electra glide ultra classic low (flhtcul), ultra limited low (flhtkl), road glide (fltrx), road glide special (fltrxs), cvo street glide (flhxse), and cvo road glide ultra (fltruse) motorcycles. the affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2015. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Problem: 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, flhxs, flhxshrine, flhr, flhrc, flhp, and flhrse, manufactured july 1, 2013, through may 7, 2014. the affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.

Risk: A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2014. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. see the above list for the models included in the recall. the rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.

Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. the front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. this condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. this repair will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. these motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. this loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. the recall began on july 31, 2008. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling 5,947 my 2005-2007 flhp, flhpi, flhtp, flhtpi, flhpe and flhpei police and escort motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (abs). inconsistencies in the routing of the brake lines can cause abrasion of the brake lines and hoses. in some cases, this condition has caused brake fluid leaks.

Risk: Loss of brake fluid could lead to loss of brake function, which could lead to a crash resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, if necessary. brake line retention and clutch cable positioning devices will also be installed to prevent future abrasion to the brake lines. the recall began on february 29, 2008. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Problem: On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.

Risk: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. owner notification began april 23, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.

Risk: This condition can cause the engine to quit running with or without prior warning. in some instances, the engine could run erratically before quitting.

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine cam bolts and washers.