Tl* the contact owned a 2016 harley-davidson flhx. While riding at an unknown speed, there was either a tire blowout or a brake failure that caused the contact to crash into a rock wall. As a result, the contact went airborne and landed on the pavement. The contact sustained lacerations and injuries to the lungs, head, elbows, fingers, and neck that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The motorcycle was towed to yellowstone harley-davidson (540 alaska frontage rd, belgrade, mt 59714, (406) 388-7684) where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified and opened case number: [xxx]. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. *tt information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
The worst 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Lights1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 16V471000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX 51
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Big twin inner primary seal changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Aftermarket exhaust header debris
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Dtii update procedure for software version (26.4.3)
What 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
After riding in rain, all gauges( speedometer, tachometer, etc) became intermittent. The problem still exists. Water behind gauges, not just condensation.
Gail's harley davidson in grandview, mo. Sold me a new motorcycle that has a very serious existing safety recall .......... Hd # 0169 the federal safety agency #16v‑471. This is a violation of federal law. Per harley- davidson's own website, of which I have copies, the recall came out on 7/8/2016 and I purchased my motorcycle and took possession on 7/17/2016......... I had several near accidents before I stopped riding the bike any more; for instance I was almost pulled into an intersection when the clutch failed... It did this several times before I got it home and parked it in my garage.
The electrical switches on the left side stopped working. It has left me without inportant safety features like high beams, left blinker, and horn. Cruise control and volume control are also unusable. When I took it into the harley dealership in fairfax, va they told me they couldn't do anything at the shop b/c it wasn't currently "throwing a code". It has since stopped working again. The guy at the shop said it's fairly common for the switch housing to go out. The kicker, they said it would be $100 just to read the code (not covered under warranty) and if the problem was u see warranty, they would fix it. Seem's crazy that the bike is less than 6 months old and having safety issues! Note: date given below is just an estimate. Not sure of exact date.
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Questions about the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX
Is the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX, fewer than a typical FLHX model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Harley-Davidson FLHX have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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