2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
The 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX has received a total of 11 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 problems involve the Power Train (5 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX, potentially affecting up to 177,636 vehicles.
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 FLHX
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VOLTAGE REGULATOR WENT BAD PUTTING OUT TOO MUCH VOLTAGE AT TIMES THEN NOT ENOUGH VOLTAGE JUMPING INTO RED ST TIMES ALMOST 16 VOLTS CAUSING HEADLIGHT TO GO DIM THEN BRIGHT AT TIMES
CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. CAN NOT BE STARTED IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH LEVER PULLED IN. CAUSES ENGINE TO IDLE ROUGH AND STALL IN TRAFFIC WHEN IDLING AT INTERSECTIONS. *TR
CLUTCH SAFETY SWITCH INTERMITTENTLY NOT WORKING. CAN NOT BE STARTED IN GEAR WITH CLUTCH LEVER PULLED IN. CAUSES ENGINE TO IDLE ROUGH AND STALL IN TRAFFIC WHEN IDLING AT INTERSECTIONS. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL (FLHX). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE WOBBLED WHEN MAKING TURNS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
I HAVE A 2018 STREET GLIDE AND HAD THE CLUTCH ACTUATOR RECALL WORK PERFORMED AT THE DEALER THIS PAST WINTER. IT FAILED SUNDAY AND I WAS BROKE DOWN. HARLEY DEALER CLAIMED THEY REPLACED IT TODAY ALL WAS WELL COME GET THE BIKE.. AS I WAS LEAVING THE DEALER WITH MY SO CALLED FIXED MOTORCYCLE I GOT OF THE HIGHWAY ON AN OFF RAMP THE CLUTCH LEVER HAD NO RESISTANCE AND DID NOT RESPOND AS I WAS TRYING TO GEAR DOWN FOR MY ANTICIPATED DEPARTURE FROM THE HWY! THIS COULD HAVE KILLED ME !! DANGEROUS, TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY THREE CARS AT THE INTERSECTION IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS JUST ABLE TO AVOID COLLISION BY SLAMMING MY BREAKS AND TRY TOO STALL ENGINE AND TURN IT OFF AT SAME TIME. VERY DANGEROUS
Safety Rating for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HD-E4C2Y-12 — SERVICE BRAKES
TECH TIP TT462: TEAR-AWAY CABLE STRAP. Issue Description: Damage has occurred on some hand grips or brake levers when using side cutters to cut the cable strap that holds the keys in place. Reason for Tech Tip - The assembly plants are trying a new tear-away cable strap.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 6 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 8 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 4 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 6 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 5 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX (current)
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 0 complaints
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 1 complaint
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 0 complaints
- 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 0 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 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
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 99 total complaints