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2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL

The 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL has received a total of 2 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. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL, 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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 1
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11102409 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | | 9,400 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRO FLHTKL. WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT A SLOW SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS INNER HUB WAS DESTROYED DUE TO A LACK OF GREASE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AMERICAN EAGLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON (5920 S INTERSTATE 35 E, CORINTH, TX 76210, (940) 498-5000), BUT IT WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO A LACK OF PARTS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,400.
#10820672 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 440 miles
RIGHT HAND SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING...PREVIOUS MODELS RECALLED...

Safety Rating for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TA0016 — STEERING

TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES AFFECTED. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed, manufactured and tested to be operated with both of the rider’s hands on the handlebar. If you or a customer are...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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