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2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE

The 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE 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 Engine (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE, 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11218159 | ENGINE | | 3,000 miles
PURCHASED MY 3RD H-D (LAST 17 YRS) ON MAY 2018, WENT BIG... 2018 CVO ROAD GLIDE (117 M8 FLTRXSE), HEARD ALL THE CHATTER BUT BOUGHT IT ANYWAY. 3100 MILES LATER, SUMPED ON A 400 MILE ROAD TRIP, ONE QT LOW, BURNING ODOR, EXTREME HEAT, LOSS OF POWER, 100 MILES ON 6 GALLON TANK OF FUEL... LOCAL DEALER PICKED UP BIKE AT HOTEL, 2 DAYS ON PHONE & EMAILS WITH SUPPORT TECHS, CONCLUSION... VOIDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DUE TO UNAPPROVED TUNING. HEARD ALL THE HORROR STORIES... BUT WE'VE BEEN TUNING & ALTERING FOR YEARS, JUST AN EXCUSE TO MOVE ON FROM THE ISSUES. THIS BIKE IS CURRENTLY AT "GMR PERFORMANCE" IN FORT WORTH TEXAS, LOOSE PISTON JET OILERS, BAD OIL PUMP, STICKING CRANK AND THE HITS KEEP COMING... THIS BIKE WILL BE RE-BUILT TO 128 WITH QUALITY PARTS AND A COMPETENT BUILDER... #3 IS IT FOR ME. HTTPS://GMRPERFORMANCE.COM/ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GMR-PERFORMANCE-559176144113934/ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/862622857406873/?T=2 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/453192031918832/?T=2 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/852105041790372/?T=0 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/2078521355609032/?T=9
#11218159 | POWER TRAIN | | 3,000 miles
PURCHASED MY 3RD H-D (LAST 17 YRS) ON MAY 2018, WENT BIG... 2018 CVO ROAD GLIDE (117 M8 FLTRXSE), HEARD ALL THE CHATTER BUT BOUGHT IT ANYWAY. 3100 MILES LATER, SUMPED ON A 400 MILE ROAD TRIP, ONE QT LOW, BURNING ODOR, EXTREME HEAT, LOSS OF POWER, 100 MILES ON 6 GALLON TANK OF FUEL... LOCAL DEALER PICKED UP BIKE AT HOTEL, 2 DAYS ON PHONE & EMAILS WITH SUPPORT TECHS, CONCLUSION... VOIDED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DUE TO UNAPPROVED TUNING. HEARD ALL THE HORROR STORIES... BUT WE'VE BEEN TUNING & ALTERING FOR YEARS, JUST AN EXCUSE TO MOVE ON FROM THE ISSUES. THIS BIKE IS CURRENTLY AT "GMR PERFORMANCE" IN FORT WORTH TEXAS, LOOSE PISTON JET OILERS, BAD OIL PUMP, STICKING CRANK AND THE HITS KEEP COMING... THIS BIKE WILL BE RE-BUILT TO 128 WITH QUALITY PARTS AND A COMPETENT BUILDER... #3 IS IT FOR ME. HTTPS://GMRPERFORMANCE.COM/ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/GMR-PERFORMANCE-559176144113934/ HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/862622857406873/?T=2 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/453192031918832/?T=2 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/852105041790372/?T=0 HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/559176144113934/VIDEOS/2078521355609032/?T=9

Safety Rating for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PAB1105 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1105: SCREAMIN' EAGLE CALIBRATIONS & SMART TUNE UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers, that new Screamin’ Eagle® calibrations are now available for 49 State application. These calibrations are for the launched Touring (119/122 ci) Stage III Kits and Softail® (128/131ci) Stage IV Kits/Crate. Smart...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE

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

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