2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
The 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR, potentially affecting up to 223,225 vehicles.
Recall 18V734000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 177,636 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT),...
Consequence: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
View full details →Recall 17V333000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 45,589 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VEHICLE IS SUBJECT TO NHTSA RECALL NO.18V734. HAVE BEEN ON DEALERS LIST FOR RECALL COMPLETION FOR APPROXIMATELY A MONTH STILL WAITING. DEALERS NAME IS [XXX] IN [XXX]. DEALER ADVISES WAIT TIME MAY BE SEVERAL MORE MONTHS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH FAILURE.
THE ENGINE WILL STALL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, AND ACCELERATING FROM THE LIGHT IT WILL ALSO STALL, AND TO RESTART THE ENGINE YOU HAVE TO STEP ON THE BRAKES, THEN A CAR BEHIND WILL ALMOST RUN INTO YOU.CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION.. AND I'VE TALKED TO A FEW PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MODEL VEHICLE AND THERE HAVING THE SAME STALLING PROBLEM..
Safety Rating for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1492 — POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1492: 2017 - 2019 TOURING - MILWAUKEE EIGHT - INNER PRIMARY VENT. Purpose: Revision. Harley-Davidson has learned that a small percentage of dealers and customers are finding low transmission oil levels and high primary oil levels during normal maintenance intervals. This could indicate that oil is transferring from...
1HD-X3H4B-12 — ENGINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. Purpose: 2017 and 2018 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight engine can experience a condition known as sumping during extended periods at high rpm or under heavy engine load. This bulletin provides the diagnostic procedure for...
1HD-K5W9P-01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS BULLETIN HELPS THE DEALER LOCATE NEEDED INFORMATION TO UPDATE AND SERVICE BOOM! BOX AUDIO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. IT ALSO LISTS SOFTWARE REVISIONS AND THE FIXES ADDRESSED IN EACH REVISION.
1HD-L3U3S-12 — EQUIPMENT
THIS REVISION PROVIDES NOTICE THAT THIS INITIAL CARE PROGRAM OFFICIALLY ENDS NOVEMBER 23, 2016. AT THAT TIME THE RESTRICTED PARTS LISTED IN TABLE 1 WILL NO LONGER BE RESTRICTED. ORDER PARTS THROUGH NORMAL CHANNELS. FILE WARRANTY CLAIMS THROUGH NORMAL CHANNELS.
1HD-C9M3V-12 — EQUIPMENT
WE HAVE HAD REPORTS OF IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ALTERNATOR-TO-REGULATOR HARNESS RETAINERS.
1HD-E9U8M-12 — EQUIPMENT
WE HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF AN UPPER END TICKING SOUND WITH MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES. WE ARE WORKING TO RESOLVE THESE CONCERNS WITH MANUFACTURING AND DESIGN.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 2 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 2 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 4 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 2 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR (current)
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 4 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 3 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 1 complaint
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 0 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 0 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints