2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
The 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX, potentially affecting up to 292,238 vehicles.
Recall 15V427000 — EQUIPMENT
| 185,272 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX),...
Consequence: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 15V216000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 106,966 vehicles affected
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited...
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 flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
SADDLE. BAG CAME OFF GOING DOWN THE ROAD, BIG SURPRISE FOR ME i just found out i should report this fault as it could cause an accident or get somebody hurt
AFTER STARTING MY MOTORCYCLE TO BEGIN A RIDE, I BACKED UP IN NEUTRAL AND TURNED WHEEL TO THE LEFT. MY FRONT FORK LOCKED UP! THE FORK LOCKING MECHINISMS ENGAGED. I WAS UNABLE TO DISENGAGE WITH KEY. CYCLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER WITH FRONT FORK LOCKED UP! IF I HAD BEEN RIDING DOWN ROAD AND TURNED LEFT I WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED!
THE COMPENSATING SPROCKET, IN THE PRIMARY DRIVE, MAKES A CONTACT TICKETY TICKETY OR A LOUDER CLACKING NOISE DEPENDING ON THE SPEED AND GEAR SELECTION. THE TRANSMISSION MAKES A HOWLING NOISE IN ALL GEARS EXCEPT 6TH. BETWEEN THE TICKETY TICKETY, CLACKING AND HOWLING IT'S A DISTRACTION DIVERTING YOUR ATTENTION FROM TO THE SURROUNDINGS, AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. THE DEALERS(HARLEY DAVIDSON) SAY THE NOISE IS A DESIGN CONDITION AND THERE IS NO REPAIR THAT CAN BE DONE TO CORRECT THE SITUATION. " YOU'LL HAVE TO LIVE WITH IT."
Safety Rating for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PAB1097 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1097 INTERNATIONAL FITMENT: THE BOOM! BOX GTS SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify International dealers that International GTS radios are now available to be ordered and installed in 2014-2018 Touring, CVO Touring and Trike models previously equipped with 6.5 GT radios as retrofittable with...
PAB1097 — EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1097 INTERNATIONAL FITMENT: THE BOOM! BOX GTS SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify International dealers that International GTS radios are now available to be ordered and installed in 2014-2018 Touring, CVO Touring and Trike models previously equipped with 6.5 GT radios as retrofittable with...
1032 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: DYNAMIC BRAKE SUPPORT/BRAKE ASSIST
HARLEY DAVIDSON: INFORMATION ON NEW ROAD GLIDE ACCESSORY HANDLE BARS FOR 2015. THE ROAD GLIDE FAT APE AND THE ROAD GLIDE TALLBOY HANDLEBARS ARE BOTH 1.25 DIAMETER AND ENABLED FOR INTERNAL WIRING. *LJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 15 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 2 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 10 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 9 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX (current)
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 2 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 3 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 0 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 1 complaint
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 1 complaint
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