2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL recalls and problems

The 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL recalls

Recall 15V-427: Equipment

Reported Jul 6, 2015 · 185,272 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

Recall 15V-216: Power Train

Reported Apr 13, 2015 · 106,966 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 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 flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Engine	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Steering	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,500 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 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL complaints

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

Exterior Lighting · at 1,500 miles · reported Dec 18, 2017

Headlight fogs up while in operation causing limited lighting. I was told by the dealer that this was an environmental issue and not a safety issue. The motorcycle is still under full manufacturer warranty. I was told by the dealership that because it is an environmental issue and not a safety issue that the trouble was not covered under the factory warranty. So AM I to understand that because I live in florida that my headlight should fog up? My other motor vehicles don't have this issue. I believe that this is clearly a safety hazard affecting limited sight distance and being able to see and…

Steering · at 2,200 miles · reported Jul 14, 2016

The contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhtkl. While driving, the steering wobbled without warning. After stopping the vehicle, the handle bars suddenly fell out of position and fractured the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the handle bars loosened and needed to be re-tightened. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,200.

Engine · at 8,400 miles · reported Apr 12, 2016

On a few occasions my engine kill switch has been inadvertently engaged while riding. The first occasion I was traveling on the interstate in the left lane approximately 75 MPH when I went to press the push to talk button for the cb (Which is on the throttle (Right) side of the handlebars) and in the process of trying to maintain consistent throttle and engage the push to talk, my hand hit the engine kill switch. This happened at night so I had no clue why all of a sudden my bike turned off. I had cars barreling up behind me as I rapidly decelerated due to the loss of engine. When I was able…

Power Train · at 9 miles · reported Jan 21, 2016

On 01/05/2016, I took delivery of a brand new 2015 harley davidson ultra limited low motorcycle. When I registered the bike with harley davidson motor company, I discovered there were (2) recalls, one open and one closed. The open recall is nthsa recall campaign number: 15v-216 which deals with the hydraulic clutch. After a little investigation, I learned that this vehicle has sat on their showroom floor for nearly a year without addressing the recall that was issued on 04/14/2015. I attempted to contact the dealer and they have not returned my call. The dealer, harley davidson of michigan…

Power Train · at 450 miles · reported Sep 4, 2015

The contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson eg ultra limited low (Na) motorcycle. When the clutch was fully engaged, the motorcycle started to move forward unexpectedly. The motorcycle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v216000 (Power train). The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 450.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL: 15V-427 (equipment), 15V-216 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKL?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,500 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.