2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru recalls and problems

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru has 1 safety recall and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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

2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru 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 Fltru problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Unknown or Other	2
Electrical System	2
Engine	2
Visibility/Wiper	1
Structure	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 4,800 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 Fltru complaints

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

Engine · at 5 miles · reported Nov 20, 2020

On november 19, 2020, while traveling on a highway the engine light and temperature light came on meaning the engine was running hot, on an expressway the motorcyclist needs to pull over to the emergency lane which puts the operator in danger. It turns out the water pump malfunctioned on a 2016 motorcycle. The dealer was aware of the problems with the water pumps stating the harley has updated the water pumps so obviously harley is aware of the problems with the water pumps on 2014-2016 touring liquid cooled models. This same incident happened to my father on a 2015 tri glide in 2018. After…

Electrical System · at 28,800 miles · reported Sep 25, 2020

I was riding my motorcycle and encountered heavy rain when my speedometer, tachometer, dash lights, fuel indicator and voltage gauge started turning on and off, my fuel indication started going from empty to half tank over and over again until it went dead, same with my tachometer and speedometer. Now the tachometer is at around 1200 rpms and my speedometer is at 14 MPH. There's also swelling inside the glass due to water filtration I presume which harley davidson didn't seal the speedo and tach gauges really well. I'm really worried due to this and also worried for my fellow riders luckily I…

Engine · at 3,800 miles · reported Jul 31, 2020

Water pump failed august 2018 on a trip and was replaced at dealership under warranty. The 2nd pump failed august 2019 for the same reason and was replaced with upgraded water pump by dealer in sept 2019. July 2020 the upgrade has failed. Going to dealer 3rd time for replacement.

Unknown or Other · at 4,800 miles · reported Jun 1, 2017

The contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson road glide ultra (Fltru). While driving 60 MPH, the saddlebag mounting receptacle failed and the contact's saddlebag fell onto the road. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer (Rock-n-roll city harley-davidson 4985 w 150th st, cleveland, oh 44135) where it was determined that this was a known issue. The dealer offered to repair the motorcycle and cover the cost of the saddlebag. The manufacturer stated that they would not cover the cost of the contents of the saddle bag. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 4,800. The VIN…

Vehicle Speed Control · at 50 miles · reported Sep 23, 2016

I purchased this motorcycle on july 23, 2016 and according to 16v-471 (Attached), the submission date of the recall to NHTSA was june 24, 2016, the planned dealer notification date was july 06, 2016 - july 08, 2016, the planned owner notification date was july 18, 2016 - july 22, 2016. This means harley davidson knowingly sold me a potentially deadly motorcycle without notifying me at the time of purchase (Because I wouldn't have bought it of course). I just had a friend die on a motorcycle. My wife and I are disappointed and angry with harley davidson for knowingly putting our lives in danger…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru: 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 Fltru?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (2 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 4,800 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.