Harley-Davidson Tri Glide (FLHTCUTG) 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 2019-2020 flhtcutg, and flrt trike motorcycles. the trike traction control system software may respond incorrectly to a faulty rear wheel speed signal by activating one of the rear brakes.

Risk: Unintended activation of one rear brake could lead to an unexpected change in vehicle direction which may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson has notified owners, and dealers will update the traction control system software, free of charge. the recall began december 2, 2019. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0175.

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 certain model year 2015 tri-glide flhtcutg motorcycles manufactured july 14, 2014, to october 15, 2014. the affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. this piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup.

Risk: If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. the recall began december 16, 2014. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0162.

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 electra glide ultra classic (flhtcu), ultra limited (flhtk), police electra glide (flhtp), street glide special (flhxs), street glide (flhx), tri glide ultra (flhtcutg), cvo limited (flhtkse), cvo road king (flhrse), cvo breakout (fxsbse), electra glide ultra classic twin cooled (flhtcutc), ultra limited shrine (flhtk shrine), street glide shrine (flhx shrine), and cvo softail deluxe (flstnse). in the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

Risk: If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. the recall began on september 17, 2014. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 flhtcutg, fxsbe, and flstnse motorcycles manufactured may 3, 2013, through october 14, 2013. the affected motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.

Risk: An incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging. if the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch release plate. if the clutch is incorrect, it will be replaced free of charge. the recall began in october 2013. harley-davidson's recall number is 0154. owners may contact harley-davidson 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.