2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
The 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK has received a total of 4 safety complaints 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 problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK, 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 FLHTK
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, POWER, AND ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED DUE TO OIL SUMP AND FAILURE OF OIL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON RESTRICTED ACCESS ROAD.
TIRE DEVELOPED SLICING IN THE TREAD HAVE HAD MULTIPLE HARLEY DEALERS TELL ME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM
WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN. THE BIKE MUST BE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON AND RESTARTED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE. HOWEVER, A LITTLE RESEARCH ON INTERNET SHOWS A LOT OF OWNERS WITH THE NEW MILWAUKEE 8 ENGINE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE.
HEAD BOLT BROKE ON FRONT CYLINDER OF ENGINE CAUSING HEAD GASKET TO FAIL, WHICH LED TO OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. THIS LED TO ENGINE OIL BEING LEAKED ONTO SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE AS WELL AS ON PASSENGER BOOTS AND ONTO REAR TIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICL WAS TRAVELLING ON HIGHWAY WITH ENGINE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE .WASINFORMED BY HARLEY MASTER TECH THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS
Safety Rating for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HD-F5K3A-09 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECH ARTICLE TA0020: Oil Tinted Orange or Pink. Description: Some vehicles arriving from the factory have an orange or pink tint to the oil. Reason: Vehicles are selected at the plant at random times to perform an audit inspection. During these audit inspections, a fluorescent dye is added to the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 17 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 50 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 13 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 14 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 10 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK (current)
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 4 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 2 complaints
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 2 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 0 complaints
- 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 3 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