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2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU recalls

Recall 16V-471: Power Train

Reported Jun 27, 2016 · 27,232 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: 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 S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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 began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension2
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1
Tires1
Electrical System1
Unknown or Other1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Rear › Motorcycle Fork/Swingarm › Bearings — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,210 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 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 5,800 miles · reported Oct 30, 2024
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Electra Glide Ultra. The contact stated while riding at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal vibration was coming from the handlebars while riding. The contact used a trailer to tow the motorcycle to the dealer where it was discovered that the front and rear wheel bearings were defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer unrepaired. The…
Power Train · at 9,200 miles · reported Aug 30, 2018
Purchased a new 2016 ultra classic harley davidson now has 9200 mile the compensator started to rattle before I was able to make it home the compensator went completely while driving on highway
Tires · reported Jun 23, 2017
The contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson road glide flhtcu equipped with shinko 77hd (Na) tires, size: 180/65/b16 (Na). While driving between 70-80 MPH, the rear tire suddenly experienced severe vibration and wobbling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the company was aware of the issue with the tires. The dealer was not contacted. The contact was advised to return all remaining inventory to the manufacturer. The contact indicated that the failure only occurred on tires with the safety sidewalls. The VIN and failure mileages were unknown.
Service Brakes · at 4,210 miles · reported May 23, 2017
Scenario: 2016 ultra 4200 miles that I purchased with zero miles from the dealer. It has always been serviced by the dealer as well. The brakes were fine. I parked at a restaurant and when I came back outside I pulled up to the street and had brakes. I pulled out onto the street and I had no brakes whatsoever on my back brakes and my front brakes were doing some kind of grabby on off thing at 10mph. It was scary as hell, no back brakes and almost no front brakes. The back brakes just went down all of the way. I had to trailer the bike 90 miles back to tulsa. My bike is in the shop and they are…
Exterior Lighting · at 30 miles · reported Apr 23, 2016
The headlights at night only lights up the road about 15 feet in front of you going around turns in the road and curves. You are driving in total darkness until the motorcycle is straighten out. And the high beam only lights up a small circle in front of you going down the highway. You can't see the side of the road in case an animal is coming onto the highway. This is a very unsafe lighting system harly has installed on the motorcycle in 2016. They are called day makers. Because they are only designed to drive in the daytime.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU: 16V-471 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU?

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,210 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.