Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE problems & recalls

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2024 flhx, flhxse, fltrx, fltrxse, and fltrxstse motorcycles. the voltage regulator output wire may rub on the front corner of the crankcase, exposing the wire and causing an electrical short circuit. a short can result in a loss of electrical power and drive power.

Risk: The unexpected loss of drive power and the loss of electrical power while in motion increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and as necessary, repair the voltage regulator output wire harness, and install a secondary retention strap, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 23, 2024. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0186.

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2023 flhxse and fltrxse motorcycles. the rear brake line may not be secured properly, allowing it to chafe against the exhaust pipe, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 19, 2023. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0184.

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 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.