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

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Safety Rating

4

Owner Complaints

1 Crash

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE

The 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE 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. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (3 complaints).

Recalls for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE, potentially affecting up to 39,965 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.

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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 FLHTKSE

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

Power Train
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10995731 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 8,096 miles
THE SPARK PLUG WIRE FOR THE FRONT CYLINDER RUBS AGAINST THE FUEL TANK WEARING THE PROTECTIVE SHEATH AROUND THE SPARK PLUG WIRE. PROLONGED RUBBING WILL WEAR A HOLE IN THE SHEATHING AND CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AGAINST THE FUEL TANK OR ENGINE STUMBLE. MOTORCYCLE HAS LESS THAN 8100 MILES ON IT AND VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED TO CAUSE THE RUBBING. THIS PROBLEM IS WIDESPREAD ACROSS ALL 2014-2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING SERIES MOTORCYCLES, BOTH OF MY NEIGHBORS 2015 AND 2016 MOTORCYCLES HAVE THE SAME ISSUE.
#10992600 | POWER TRAIN | | 1,500 miles Crash 1 Injury
THE ASSIST & SLIP CLUTCH OF MY HD NEARLY GOT ME KILLED THE OTHER DAY. I WAS TURNING IN AN INTERSECTION AND HAD SHIFTED INTO 2ND GEAR WHEN A CAR DIDN'T SEE ME AND WAS COMING RIGHT AT ME. I ACCELERATED HARD WHILE LETTING THE CLUTCH OUT, AND INSTEAD OF IT GRABBING, IT SLIPPED! SO MY MOTORCYCLE JUST SAT THERE REVVING THE ENGINE AND BARELY MOVING BECAUSE THE CLUTCH WAS SLIPPING! THANK GOD THE ONCOMING CAR SLAMMED ON ITS BRAKES AT THE LAST MINUTE AND BARELY MISSED ME. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH THE A&S CLUTCH HARLEY HAS IN MY CVO HARLEY.
#10981522 | POWER TRAIN | | 400 miles
CLUTCH MAY NOT FULLY DISENGAGE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING AND THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN GEAR, THE CLUTCH MAY NOT BE FULLY DISENGAGED.
#10981526 | POWER TRAIN | | 450 miles
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING HARD AND LOUD SHIFTING BETWEEN SOME OF THE GEARS IS EXTREMELY HARSH AND LOUD AND CAN BE FELT THROUGH THE WHOLE BIKE, FROM MY HANDS ON THE HANDLEBARS TO MY FEET ON THE FLOORBOARDS! IT FEELS LIKE A HAMMER HITTING THE TRANSMISSION WHETHER IT IS AN UPSHIFT OR A DOWNSHIFT. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION COULD SHATTER THE NEXT TIME I SHIFT AND POSSIBLY FAIL ME SOMETIME I WILL NEED IT THE MOST IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND CAUSE ME TO GET IN A CAR ACCIDENT!

Safety Rating for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE

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

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TA0016 — STRUCTURE

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...

1HD-D8A8J-03 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

SERVICE BULLETIN M1359: 2014 - 2016 TOURING - HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: REVISION. A leak may occur on some Touring, CVO Touring, Police Touring and Trike models equipped with hydraulic clutch. The leak may occur when the line is replaced or when a P&A clutch line is installed. The...

1HD-F6Q5V-04 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Technical Article TA0016: MY14-17 Touring and CVO Touring Vehicles with fork mounted fairings; Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual procedure at dealerships. During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process,...

1HD-Y6J2F-02 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

TECH ARTICLES: INSTALLATION OF BOOM! INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.20.2 MAY CAUSE THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME NON-RESPONSIVE TO INPUTS FROM THE HAND CONTROLS, SOFT KEYS, OR TOUCH SCREEN. AN IGNITION CYCLE OFF-ON MAY GET THE SYSTEM TO RESPOND OR IT MAY NOT. IF A CUSTOMER IS EXPERIENCING THIS...

M1409A — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

This bulletin is to inform dealers of the steps to perform after performing the Touring and Trike Rear Shock absorber callback return. The shipping plug must be transferred from the new shock to the return shock. When oil is allowed to leak during the return process, the call-back issue cannot...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKSE

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

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