2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
The 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL has received a total of 2 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 problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL, 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 FLHTKL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CLUTCH SWITCH NOT WORKING THIS CAUSES NOT BEING ABLE TO START THE ENGINE IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH DISENGAGED, IF THE ENGINE IS STALLED THE MOTORCYCLE HAS TO BE PUT IN NEUTRAL TO BE RESTARTED THIS CAUSES A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THIS A KNOWN PROBLEM SINCE 2014.
CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH FAILED AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP. CANNOT START MOTORCYCLE IN GEAR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND COULD CAUSE DEATH AND OR INJURY NOT BEING ABLE TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE IN TRAFFIC
Safety Rating for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HDB6S5W11 — STEERING
TECH ARTICLE TTA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Revised. Issue: Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring, CVO Touring and Police Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual procedure at dealerships. Resolution: NOTE - Never make adjustments by feel. Always...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL — 6 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL — 2 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL — 1 complaint
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL (current)
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL — 0 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- 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