Bad water pump design, will leak and cause loss of control. Death or injury. The pump that came on the bike was super ceded and redesigned. Bike should be recalled and changed at harley's expense
The worst 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
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- Engine1
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Recalls 1
Visibility
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Recall number 19V574000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse 46
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 Fltruse owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The right-side exhaust pipe runs so hot that it melts the inside of the rider's right pants leg during normal operation while riding.
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Questions about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse
Is the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse, close to a typical Fltruse model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltruse have?
1 recall, covering visibility.
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