2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
The 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 2 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), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU, potentially affecting up to 27,232 vehicles.
Recall 16V471000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 27,232 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrearmotorcycle Forkswingarmbearings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra. The contact stated while riding at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal vibration was coming from the handlebars while riding. The contact used a trailer to tow the motorcycle to the dealer where it was discovered that the front and rear wheel bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800.
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra. The contact stated while riding at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal vibration was coming from the handlebars while riding. The contact used a trailer to tow the motorcycle to the dealer where it was discovered that the front and rear wheel bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,800.
PURCHASED A NEW 2016 ULTRA CLASSIC HARLEY DAVIDSON NOW HAS 9200 MILE THE COMPENSATOR STARTED TO RATTLE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME THE COMPENSATOR WENT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. SCREEN FOR GPS AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. SCREEN FOR GPS AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING
Safety Rating for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HD-Q2X5R-12 — POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1426D: SAFETY RECALL CODE 0169 - 2016 BLACK CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER (REVISION). Reason for Revision: Due to improved kit availability, and for customer and dealer convenience, the "Quarantine and Inspection" process has been removed for all remaining vehicles affected by Safety Recall 0169. All remaining 0169 repairs can...
1HDG3S9W10 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1442: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.21.X DESCRIPTION. 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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 6 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 7 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 10 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 2 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU (current)
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 3 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 1 complaint
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 1 complaint
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- 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
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 99 total complaints