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Recall 18V-734: 2017–2018 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2017–2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr and 18 more

Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Oct 18, 2018, covering about 177,636 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-734
Report date
Oct 18, 2018
Vehicles affected
177,636
Owners notified
Nov 5, 2018

The problem

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), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.

The risk

If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerHarley-Davidson Motor Company
ComponentPower Train › Clutch Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V734000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRXS2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTKL2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTP2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXS2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson Flrt2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson Flss2017All years
Harley-Davidson FLSTFBS2017All years
Harley-Davidson Fltru2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRX2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXS2017, 2018All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE2018All years
Harley-Davidson Fxse2017All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 18V-734?

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), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.

How is recall 18V-734 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.