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HighNHTSA·16V471000·Announced 2016-06-27

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2016 Motorcycles for Clutch Master Cylinder Defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling 27,232 model year 2016 motorcycles because the clutch master cylinder may fail to disengage the clutch, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2016 motorcycles, including the Electric Glide Ultra Classic, Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low, Ultra Limited, CVO Street Glide, Street Glide, Road Glide, Police Electra Glide, Road Glide Ultra, Fat Boy S, Softail Slim S, and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout. The recall covers 27,232 vehicles.

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. 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.

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid. If gas is present, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTP, FLHTCU, FLHTK, FXSE
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
27,232

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (14)

  • FLHTP
  • FLHTCU
  • FLHTK
  • FXSE
  • FLHTKSE
  • FLSTFBS
  • FLHXS
  • FLTRXS
  • FLHTKL
  • FLSS
  • FLTRU
  • FLTRX
  • FLHTCUL
  • FLHX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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