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NHTSA Recall 17V333000: Engine and engine cooling

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45,589 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhp.

45,589
vehicles potentially affected
9
models affected
2017
owners notified (June 9)
NHTSA campaign17V333000
Manufacturer campaign0170
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report receivedMay 22, 2017
Owner notificationJune 9, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.

Safety risk

The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.

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 17V333000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2017
Harley-Davidson Flhr2017
Harley-Davidson Flhrxs2017
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu2017
Harley-Davidson Flhtp2017
Harley-Davidson Flhx2017
Harley-Davidson Flhxs2017
Harley-Davidson Fltrx2017
Harley-Davidson Fltrxs2017

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.