NHTSA Recall 15V216000: Clutch assembly (power train)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106,966 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhrse.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V216000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0165 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 13, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V216000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhrse | 2014 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcu TC | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcul | 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcul TC | 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtkl | 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtp | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2014, 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 2015 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxs | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.