2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
10
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
The 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG has received a total of 10 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG, potentially affecting up to 1,560 vehicles.
Recall 14V750000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
| 1,560 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup.
Consequence: If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0162.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The contact stated while riding 70 MPH, the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the motorcycle to cool down. The motorcycle cooled down and operated normal; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and stated that they were made aware about the water pump failure and that there was no recall regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 23,605.
The contact owns a 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The contact stated while riding 70 MPH, the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the motorcycle to cool down. The motorcycle cooled down and operated normal; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred twice. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the water pump was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted and stated that they were made aware about the water pump failure and that there was no recall regarding the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 23,605.
DESCENDING A DOWNHILL 20MPH ROAD THAT MERGED FROM THE LEFT . REAR BRAKES FAILED AND LOST CONTROL , SIDESWIPING A GUARD RAIL ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE . NO SEVERE PERSONAL INJURIES, BUT EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO MOTORCYCLE ( HD TRIKE )
BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHILE IDLING AND RIDING.COOLING LIGHT COMES ON AT IDLE AND WHILE RIDING.ALL COOLING PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ,COOLING SENSOR, THERMOSTAT,WATER PUMP AND CAP BUT NO CODE IS THROWN
BRAKE LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON WHILE IDLING AND RIDING.COOLING LIGHT COMES ON AT IDLE AND WHILE RIDING.ALL COOLING PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ,COOLING SENSOR, THERMOSTAT,WATER PUMP AND CAP BUT NO CODE IS THROWN
Safety Rating for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
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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.
1HD-Q4H7G-02 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Service Bulletin M1430B: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.20.X DESCRIPTION informs the dealer network that Boom! software version 1.20.3 released December 19, 2016 and is now available to download. This also provides notice that revision 1.20.2 was found to be corrupt. Do not install version 1.20.2...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 10 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 15 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 9 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 7 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 7 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG (current)
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 3 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 14 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 8 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 9 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 4 complaints
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