2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide (FLTRX) problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide.
Recalls
Power Train #15V216000 · 2015 · 106,966 units
Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) notified the agency on april 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 electra glide ultra classic (flhtcu), electra glide ultra classic - twin cooled (flhtcu tc), ultra limited (flhtk), police electra glide (flhtp), street glide (flhx), street glide special (flhxs), cvo street glide (flhxse), 2015 electra glide ultra classic low (flhtcul), ultra limited low (flhtkl), electra glide ultra classic low - twin cooled (flhtcul tc), road glide special (fltrxs), road glide (fltrx), and 2014 cvo road king (flhrse) motorcycles. on july 31, 2015, harley-davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 motorcycles. in the a
Risk: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. the recall began april 23, 2015. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0165.
Equipment #15V427000 · 2015 · 185,272 units
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2015 Harley-Davidson Road Glide problems?
In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is power train.
Model name source: Harley-Davidson model codes (harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/expert-advice/harley-davidson-model-codes.html).