2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE

2 recalls, 7 complaints - 64 TSBs

25V375000 Jun 6, 2025
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
Consequence
A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previousl... Read more
82,117 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
23V591000 Aug 22, 2023
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorb... Read more
Consequence
A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
65,224 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints 1 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES3
POWER TRAIN2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 25, 2025
Was in a car Collison not wherein setbelt and airbags did not deploy or come out at all
Crash 2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 2, 2025
Incident date: Aug 25, 2025
For my truck a 2015 Ram 1500 there is a known issue where the ABS module fails and won't allow the driver to use ABS. It's ubiquitous and Chrysler isn't manufacturing or supplying the ABS module anymore. I was told by the Dealer that I should "just buy a new truck" if I want anti-lock breaks. I have... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 1, 2022
Incident date: Oct 12, 2022
Faulty front brake light switch causes the brake light to remain on all the time. Comon failure and the part is on back order for two months. Issue has been confirmed by dealer.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 1, 2022
Incident date: Oct 12, 2022
Faulty front brake light switch causes the brake light to remain on all the time. Comon failure and the part is on back order for two months. Issue has been confirmed by dealer.
POWER TRAIN Mar 21, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
MY MOTORCYCLE WAS RECALLED FOR A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING CONDITION. FLUID COULD LEAK PAST THE CLUTCH RESERVOIR AND CAUSE THE DRIVE TRAIN TO STAY ENGAGED AND YOU CANT SHIFT OUT OF GEAR CAUSING YOU TO CRASH. THIS IS MARCH 21, 2019 AND I AM 123 CUSTOMERS AWAY FROM THE HARLEY DEALERSHIP FROM HAVING... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 23, 2019
Incident date: Feb 20, 2018
2018 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DELUXE 2400 MILES. WAS RIDING AT LUNCH HEADING BACK TO WORK, ON A CITY STREET CAME TO A INTERSECTION THE LIGHTS WERE TURNING RED WENT TO APPLY MY FRONT BRAKES AND THEY WENT FROM WORKING WITH NO ISSUES OR SIGNS OF ISSUES TO COMPLETE FAIL OF THE FRONT BRAKES PULLED OFF T... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jan 9, 2019
Incident date: Nov 5, 2018
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON NOVEMBER 5TH 2018 AND STILL CANNOT GET THE DEALER TO FIX THE RECALL ISSUE, IT IS NOW JANUARY 9TH 2019

Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE

64 manufacturer communications from 21 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16
100000 POWER TRAIN11
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM9
350000 EQUIPMENT7
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL3
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
M1612 Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612 Apr 4, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612 Apr 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612 Apr 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
PAB1144 Dec 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 202
PAB1144 Dec 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 202
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612 Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
PAB1144 Nov 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harl
PAB1144 Nov 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1144: 2021-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE I (CARB) EO APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals for select 2021-2022 Harl
M1611 Oct 23, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Mi
M1611 Oct 23, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Mi
M1611 Oct 23, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1611: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT TRANSMISSION SHIFT DRUM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of a transmission shift drum running change to all variants of the Milwaukee-Eight powertrain. Starting on October 4, 2023 all Mi
PAB1143 Oct 9, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143 Oct 9, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143 Oct 9, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143 Oct 9, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1143 Oct 9, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1143: SCREAMIN EAGLE CARB APPROVALS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealers about the new California Air Resources Board (CARB) approvals. Screamin' Eagle Quickshifter and Screamin' Eagle
PAB1142 Aug 21, 2023
020000 SUSPENSION
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
PAB1142 Aug 21, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
PAB1142 Aug 21, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
PAB1142 Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1142 (REV A): SCREAMIN EAGLE X OHLINS SPECIALTY TOOLS FOR SOFTAIL FORK KIT(S). PURPOSE: To inform dealerships about the ??hlinsA? specialty tools that are required for the installation o
M1600 Aug 10, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1600: 2023 MILWAUKEE EIGHT OIL PAN FASTENER CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that there is a running change for the oil pan fastener on all Milwaukee-Eight powered Softail and Touring models. As of Monday Jul
M1600 Aug 10, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1600: 2023 MILWAUKEE EIGHT OIL PAN FASTENER CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that there is a running change for the oil pan fastener on all Milwaukee-Eight powered Softail and Touring models. As of Monday Jul
M1586 Apr 28, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1586: SCREAMIN' EAGLE OIL PUMP INCORRECTLY MACHINED. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has found a quality issue with the Screamin' Eagle Oil Pump and how to check inventory for this condition. Ma
M1507 Dec 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom. Motorcycles Affected: 2017-2023 Touring and Trike platform; 201
M1507 Dec 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom. Motorcycles Affected: 2017-2023 Touring and Trike platform; 201
M1507 Mar 16, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1507: LOW/NO CHARGING DIAGNOSTICS. Revision. PURPOSE: To inform the dealers of updated and new symptom-based diagnostics for the low or no charging symptom on affected platforms. Required Dealer Action: Use the new diagno
M1535 Mar 14, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL AND ISHEET HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS UPDATE: MODULAR BRAKE LINE KITS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018-2021 Softail
M1535 Mar 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL AND ISHEET HANDLEBAR INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS UPDATE: MODULAR BRAKE LINE KITS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018-2021 Softail
M1535 Sep 20, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535 Sep 20, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535 Sep 20, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535 Sep 20, 2021
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535 Sep 20, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1535 Sep 20, 2021
010000 STEERING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1535: SERVICE MANUAL UPDATES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified incorrect information in the 2018- 2021 Softail Service Manuals. These errors have been corrected and are visible on
M1450 Sep 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. PURPOSE: Revision. 2017 - 2019 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eighta?? engine can experience a condition known as sumping during
M1450 Sep 22, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. PURPOSE: Revision. 2017 - 2019 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eighta?? engine can experience a condition known as sumping during
M1450 Sep 22, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. PURPOSE: Revision. 2017 - 2019 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eighta?? engine can experience a condition known as sumping during
PAB1105 Sep 16, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1105: SCREAMIN' EAGLE CALIBRATIONS & SMART TUNE UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers, that new Screamina?? EagleA? calibrations are now available for 49 State application. These calibrati
PAB1105 Sep 16, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1105: SCREAMIN' EAGLE CALIBRATIONS & SMART TUNE UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers, that new Screamina?? EagleA? calibrations are now available for 49 State application. These calibrati
PAB1105 Sep 16, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1105: SCREAMIN' EAGLE CALIBRATIONS & SMART TUNE UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers, that new Screamina?? EagleA? calibrations are now available for 49 State application. These calibrati
PAB1103 Sep 4, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1103: SCREAMIN' EAGLE - NEW STAGE KIT CALIBRATION AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform dealers of Screamina?? EagleA? calibrations delayed availability. This delay covers the new T
PAB1103 Sep 4, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1103: SCREAMIN' EAGLE - NEW STAGE KIT CALIBRATION AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform dealers of Screamina?? EagleA? calibrations delayed availability. This delay covers the new T
PAB1093 Aug 31, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1093: NEW 2020.5 SCREAMIN' EAGLE PRODUCT UPDATES. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform dealers of additional Screamina?? EagleA? 128/131 Stage IV Kit and 131 Crate Engine information.
PAB1103 Aug 24, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1103: SCREAMIN' EAGLE - NEW STAGE KIT CALIBRATION AVAILABILITY. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of Screamina?? EagleA? calibrations delayed availability. This delay covers the new Touring (11
PAB1104 Aug 24, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1104: HIGH-FLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM a?? FITMENT UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of Screamina?? EagleA? Touring High-Flow Exhaust System is now a 49-State compliant fitment for the 128/131
PAB1104 Aug 24, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1104: HIGH-FLOW EXHAUST SYSTEM a?? FITMENT UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of Screamina?? EagleA? Touring High-Flow Exhaust System is now a 49-State compliant fitment for the 128/131
M1517 Jun 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1517: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. PURPOSE: To notify dealers of a Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor change for 2017-2020 vehicles equipped with a Milwaukee-EightA? (MKE-8) powertrain.
M1514 Mar 25, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1514: 2020 SOFTAIL - CLUTCH RAMP RUNNING CHANGE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a running change to the inner and outer ramp of the clutch actuation system in all 2020 Softails built on and after March 15, 2020. Changing to
M1514 Mar 25, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1514: 2020 SOFTAIL - CLUTCH RAMP RUNNING CHANGE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a running change to the inner and outer ramp of the clutch actuation system in all 2020 Softails built on and after March 15, 2020. Changing to
M1510 Mar 19, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1510: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - NEW OIL FILTER. REVISION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of an improved oil filter for the Milwaukee-EightA? (MKE-8) engine. The new oil filter uses the same synthetic 5-micron media as the curre
M1510 Mar 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1510: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - NEW OIL FILTER. REVISION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of an improved oil filter for the Milwaukee-EightA? (MKE-8) engine. The new oil filter uses the same synthetic 5-micron media as the curre
M1510 Mar 19, 2020
092300 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL FILTER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1510: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - NEW OIL FILTER. REVISION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of an improved oil filter for the Milwaukee-Eight??A? (MKE-8) engine. The new oil filter uses the same synthetic 5-micron media as the cur
M1510 Mar 19, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1510: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE - NEW OIL FILTER. REVISION. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of an improved oil filter for the Milwaukee-Eight??A? (MKE-8) engine. The new oil filter uses the same synthetic 5-micron media as the cur
1HDM5V2A05 Apr 27, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee
1HD-F5K3A-09 Aug 31, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECH ARTICLE TA0020: Oil Tinted Orange or Pink. Description: Some vehicles arriving from the factory have an orange or pink tint to the oil. Reason: Vehicles are selected at the plant at random times to perform an audit inspection. During t
1HD-R7V8M-09 Jul 31, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
PARTS & ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1067: SCREAMIN? EAGLE SMART TUNE PRO RELEASED FOR SHIPMENT. Purpose is to notify dealers that the Smart Tune PRO ? Automatic Tuning Module is 50-state U.S. EPA approved and released for shipment.
TA0006 Jan 27, 2016
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TA0006 Jan 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition
TA0006 Jan 27, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid condition

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE across all model years (2018, 2019).

4 Total Recalls
12 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLDE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
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2019 2 1 View
2018 (current) 2 7
2017 0 3 View

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