2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls and problems

The 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls

Recall 18V-734: Power Train

Reported Oct 18, 2018 · 177,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

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.

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

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.

Recall 17V-333: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported May 22, 2017 · 45,589 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.

Risk: The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.

2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Electrical System	2
Engine	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,854 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx complaints

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

Electrical System · at 423 miles · reported Apr 24, 2019

My 2018 harley davidson caught on fire when I went to go restart the bike. The fire department came and put the fire out and later determined it was electrical malfunction. Harley davison does not want to cover the five year warranty on the bike period.I had a fire analysis done by a private company and they determine the fuse panel cost electrical malfunction, I have the fire department report and also that in the pindingt corporation who did the fire analysis.

Engine · at 6,854 miles · reported Sep 10, 2018

The contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhx. Upon checking the oil, it was discovered that there was no oil on the dip stick. Upon further inspection, it was found that the oil had transferred to the primary. The contact was concerned that the failure could potentially result in the engine stalling. The motorcycle was taken to brothers harley-davidson inc (Located at 557 w main st, branford, ct) where the failure was confirmed and a TSB was performed regarding the failure. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the motorcycle operated as intended. The failure mileage was 6,854. The VIN…

Electrical System · at 1,200 miles · reported May 12, 2018

I boughta 2017 harley davidson with a two year manufacturer warranty and I also purchased additional five years.on easter sunday the bike caught on fire when I went to go restart the bike.the fire department put the fire out and determined that it was a electricalmalfunction.harley davidson don't want to cover the bike.the bike was park in the garage.

Power Train · at 8,000 miles · reported Aug 11, 2017

While driving long distances at highway speeds, transmission lubricant is transferring to the primary chaincase, causing the primary chaincase to overfill. If not detected immediately by verifying fluid level, this can cause transmission and/or clutch damage.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx: 18V-734 (power train), 17V-333 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,854 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.