There are no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 35,032 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 56,000 miles · reported Mar 8, 2021
Cannot pull the front brake lever. Hard as a rock, the front brake is innoperative. Abs module failure. Happend at my house.
Service Brakes · at 42,800 miles · reported Oct 21, 2019
Abs system module failure. Backing out of garage with ignition on, pulled front brake lever and it was locked, could not pull. Had no front brake. Had to stop bike by applying rear brake. Rear brake functioned as it should. If you turn bike off and let it sit for a few hours, brake pressure in front equalizes. You can then pull front brake lever and brake works as it should with ignition off. As soon as you turn ignition on and ABS module powers up the front brake lever locks up and is unusable. When riding the front wheel turns freely as the brake is not applied, but front brake lever cannot…
Power Train · at 19,000 miles · reported Sep 11, 2018
Hydraulic clutch failure the hydraulic clutch failed while riding city roads causing an unsafe stop, loss control, personal injury.
Service Brakes · at 35,032 miles · reported Jun 10, 2017
We were on a road trip and while traveling in the hill country we started hearing a popping sound which at first thought it was the road tar popping because it was hot out. As we were descending down the hill I applied the rear brakes and found that they went all the way down and the vehicle failed to slow. I applied the brakes several times and they failed to work. The popping continued at which we realized it was the brakes. When we got the a motorcycle stopping spot and let the bike set for a while the brakes came back and were working again. A man at the stop advised that this was a common…
Engine · at 2,800 miles · reported Jul 3, 2014
The contact owns a 2013 harley davidson flhtcu. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was continuously overheating and causing the heat shield to fail. The contact was concerned about the potential of the failure causing severe burns. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the vehicle was working normally. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,800. The current mileage was 2,900.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 35,032 miles.
Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.