2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
The 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (4 complaints), Structurebody (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK, potentially affecting up to 292,238 vehicles.
Recall 15V427000 — EQUIPMENT
| 185,272 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX),...
Consequence: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 15V216000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 106,966 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited...
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 flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Saddlebag fell off while driving. Dealer inspected and did not find cause. Previous recall fix had been completed.
CLUTCH BECAME FROZEN IN GEAR REQUIRING TOWING. EVENT OCCURRED TWICE. DIFFICULTY GETTING INTO NEUTRAL. DEALER MADE REPAIRS AT MY EXPENSE. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THESE ISSUES FOR LATER MODELS!
AFTER SITTING IN THE SUN APPROX. 8 HOURS, WHILE IN MOTION, ENGINE DIED APPROX. 2 SECONDS WHEN STOPPING, TURNING OR ACCELERATING. 1 TIME ENGINE SPUTTERED WHEN IT DIED AT A STOP, THE OTHER TIMES ENGINE JUST STOPPED RUNNING. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. OK IF FUEL TANK AND PCM (SEAT) ARE COVERED OR BIKE IN GARAGE. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO VERIFY. DIED SEVERAL TIMES FROM 3/18/17.
AFTER SITTING IN THE SUN APPROX. 8 HOURS, WHILE IN MOTION, ENGINE DIED APPROX. 2 SECONDS WHEN STOPPING, TURNING OR ACCELERATING. 1 TIME ENGINE SPUTTERED WHEN IT DIED AT A STOP, THE OTHER TIMES ENGINE JUST STOPPED RUNNING. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. OK IF FUEL TANK AND PCM (SEAT) ARE COVERED OR BIKE IN GARAGE. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO VERIFY. DIED SEVERAL TIMES FROM 3/18/17.
AFTER SITTING IN THE SUN APPROX. 8 HOURS, WHILE IN MOTION, ENGINE DIED APPROX. 2 SECONDS WHEN STOPPING, TURNING OR ACCELERATING. 1 TIME ENGINE SPUTTERED WHEN IT DIED AT A STOP, THE OTHER TIMES ENGINE JUST STOPPED RUNNING. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP. OK IF FUEL TANK AND PCM (SEAT) ARE COVERED OR BIKE IN GARAGE. BEEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE, THEY WERE UNABLE TO VERIFY. DIED SEVERAL TIMES FROM 3/18/17.
Safety Rating for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1476 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1476: 2014 - 2016 TWIN-COOLED COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT. Revision: Added Dealer inventory instructions. Purpose for Service Bulletin: To inform dealers of a new coolant pump replacement kit for 2014 - 2016 Twin Cooled vehicles. Markets Affected: All markets are affected.
TA0003A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The amplifier software was not recognizing the Level 3 setting on the Boom! audio system. While cycling the AVC settings may appear to work, our investigation showed the settings of either Level 2 or Level 4 (which ever setting was selected prior to Level 3) were operating in place of...
TA0003A — EQUIPMENT
The amplifier software was not recognizing the Level 3 setting on the Boom! audio system. While cycling the AVC settings may appear to work, our investigation showed the settings of either Level 2 or Level 4 (which ever setting was selected prior to Level 3) were operating in place of...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 37 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 26 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 27 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 17 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 50 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK (current)
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 14 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 10 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 4 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 4 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 2 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 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