2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
The 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU, potentially affecting up to 190,369 vehicles.
Recall 19V574000 — VISIBILITY
| 12,733 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by...
Consequence: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
View full details →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 →Owner Complaints for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU. The contact stated that upon starting the motorcycle, the clutch released independently without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was forcefully jerked backwards while on the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer by trailer and the contact was informed that fluid in the secondary clutch actuator cylinder had leaked into the transmission. The contact was given an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that prior to owning the motorcycle, the motorcycle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V734000 (Power Train) which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The VIN was not available.
Safety Rating for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HDC7K6W11 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Phone Campaign - Updated, Request for dealers to inspect Touring rear disc mounting screws to investigate if potential under-torque condition issue is present.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 7 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 10 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 2 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 8 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 3 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU (current)
- 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