2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
The 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL, potentially affecting up to 4,688 vehicles.
Recall 14V725000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 4,688 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FLS Softail motorcycles manufactured March 25, 2013, to October 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated...
Consequence: Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. And without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will correct the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0618.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR LEFT SIDE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE BIKE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
AS I WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP OF SALTWELL RD. HARRISON COUNTY, WV 26330 MERGING ONTO I-79 NORTHBOUND MY ENGINE LOCKED UP AND ALMOST THREW ME OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. I GRABBED THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. I CALLED TRIPLE S HARLEY DAVIDSON OUT OF MORGANTOWN, WV. THEY CAME AND PICKED THE BIKE UP. [XXX] 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
REAR BRAKE RUBBING CAUSING CALIPER AND ROTOR TO GET HOT ENOUGH TO FRY EGGS , DEALERSHIP NO HELP. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL (current)
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL — 1 complaint
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