The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V734000·Announced 2018-10-18

Harley-Davidson Recalls 2017-2018 Motorcycles Due to Clutch Actuator Leak

Harley-Davidson is recalling 177,636 motorcycles because a leaking clutch actuator may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch assembly) that can result in loss of control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2017-2018 model year motorcycles, including Road King, Electra Glide, Street Glide, Road Glide, and CVO models. The recall covers 177,636 units affected by a defect in the power train clutch assembly.

The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally, causing the clutch master cylinder to lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch. If the clutch cannot be disengaged, it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall began on November 5, 2018. Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly free of charge. 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 FLTRXSE, FLSTFBS, FLHRXS, FLHTCU
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
177,636

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 (20)

  • FLTRXSE
  • FLSTFBS
  • FLHRXS
  • FLHTCU
  • FLHTK
  • FLHTKL
  • FLHTKSE
  • FLHTP
  • FLHXSE
  • FLTRX
  • FLTRXS
  • FLRT
  • FLHP
  • FXSE
  • FLSS
  • FLTRU
  • FLHXS
  • FLHX
  • FLHTCUTG
  • FLHR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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