2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
The 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX has received a total of 2 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 problem area is the Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX, potentially affecting up to 27,232 vehicles.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING IN FIRST GEAR, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE CHANGING GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CORPUS CHRISTI HARLEY-DAVIDSON (502 S PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE CLUTCH NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,000.
TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING APART-AND HARD TO GET IN GEARS- AND JERKY-NOT SMOOTH---VERY LOUD KLUNKS AND KLANGS THRU ALL GEARS. HIT A BUMP/POTHOLE SOUNDS LIKE ITS FALLING OFF BIKE-CITY TRAFFIC ON AND OFF THROTTLE KLUNKS AND KLANGS--IS SO LOUD OTHERS RIDING NEXT TO ME HAVE SAID THEY CAN HEAR IT . I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS--THEY TELL ME ITS NORMAL--NOT !!!--SO LOUD ITS EMBARRASSING-SO JERKY WIFE WILL NOT RIDE WITH ME- I AM AFRAID ITS GOING TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING OR COME APART INTERNALLY AND PUT ME DOWN. I HAVE TALKED TO A FEW OTHERS WITH SAME ISSUE-1 OTHER RIDER IN THE SHOP WITH SAME ISSUE--HARLEY WILL NOT HELP-----ITS NOT NORMAL--- SOUNDS SO NOISY IT SCARY.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HDS3A5B11 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TECH TIP CRUISE CONTROL AND PTT BUTTON CONFIGURATION USING DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II. Issue: Some CB (Citizens band) radio equipped Touring model customers have expressed concern about manipulating the PTT (Push to talk) button on the right hand control, while operating the throttle control. Symptom: Rider's comfort. Resolution: To address this...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 2 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 10 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 9 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 3 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX (current)
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 3 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 0 complaints
- 2019 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 1 complaint
- 2020 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 1 complaint
- 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRX — 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