2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB
The 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Unknown Or Other (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SPEEDOMETER FOGS OVER WITH CONDENSATION, WHEN LEFT IN THE SUN. IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TOREAD ANY OF THE DIGITAL FUNCTIONS WHEN THIS OCCURS. HARLEY REPLACED THE SPEEDO TWO DAYS AGO AND IT DID IT AGAIN. APPARENTLY HARLEY IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND HAS NOT CORRECTED IT. THEY SIMPLY REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER ONE TH0AT THEY KNOW MAY ALSO BE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD,THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ANOTHER BIKE I OWNED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY (FLFB). WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS TO DOWNSHIFT AND BRAKE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SHATTERED HIS FEMUR AND INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE CONTACT DOES NOT KNOW IF THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED; HOWEVER, IT WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84.
BOUGHT BRAND NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON 2018 FLFB HAD A BAD FUEL LEAK COMING FROM VENT TUBE TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO FUX. THEY CALLED HARLEY THEY TOLD THEM TO PUT NEW FUEL PUMP IN AND IT WORKED FOR TWO WEEKS PROBLEM IS NOW BACK AND THEY SAY THAT A FUEL LEAK IS NORMAL AND THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX FOR IT YET. AFRAID TO RIDE IT I'M AFFRAID THAT IT'S GONNA CATCH ON FIRE WILE I'M RIDING THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT THEY ARE NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT IT
Safety Rating for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PAB1143 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle Extreme Flow 55mm Intake Manifold.
1HDC2F9R11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1456: 2017 - 2018 SOFTAIL - OIL SPINNER RETENTION. This bulletin informs dealers of a production change which addresses oil spinners that could detach from the sprocket retainer on some Softail models with wide primary chaincases. The production change was corrected as of September 13, 2017. Symptom: Unusual...
1HDT2L4Q10 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECH ARTICLE TA0019: TA0019: Oil Spinner Retention. The oil spinner may be partially secured or separated from the sprocket retainer. RESOLUTION: If you determine that an oil spinner has lost retention, inspect the compensator assembly for wear and service as needed. Upon reassembly, replace both the oil spinner and sprocket...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLFB (current)
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