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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.

106,966
vehicles potentially affected
13
models affected
2015
owners notified (April 23)
NHTSA campaign15V216000
Manufacturer campaign0165
ComponentPOWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Report receivedApril 13, 2015
Owner notificationApril 23, 2015
Initiated byManufacturer

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 modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhrse2014
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu TC2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtcul2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtcul TC2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtk2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtkl2015
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhx2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Flhxse2014, 2015
Harley-Davidson Fltrx2015
Harley-Davidson Fltrxs2015

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.