Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley davidson fltrx. The contact stated while riding in first gear, the clutch failed to engage while changing gears. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to corpus christi harley-davidson (502 s padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78405) where it was diagnosed with the clutch needing to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000.
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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 Fltrx 53
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 Fltrx owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Transmission when shifting sounds like its coming apart-and hard to get in gears- and jerky-not smooth---very loud klunks and klangs thru all gears. Hit a bump/pothole sounds like its falling off bike-city traffic on and off throttle klunks and klangs--is so loud others riding next to me have said they can hear it . I have been to 2 different dealers--they tell me its normal--not !!!--so loud its embarrassing-so jerky wife will not ride with me- I am afraid its going to lock up while driving or come apart internally and put me down. I have talked to a few others with same issue-1 other rider in the shop with same issue--harley will not help-----its not normal--- sounds so noisy it scary.
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Questions about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
Is the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, close to a typical Fltrx model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx have?
1 recall, covering power train.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V471000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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