2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 82 TSBs
18V734000 Oct 18, 2018
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FL... Read more
Consequence
If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 |
| ENGINE | 2 |
ENGINE
Jul 12, 2026
Incident date: Jul 12, 2026
I took my 2016 Kia Sorento to the dealership for an emissions service update as a result of a service bulliten (SC340) After recieving the car back, the transmission acts unpredictably and the throttle is erratic. This happens when started cold and continues until the engine reaches temperature. It... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Apr 15, 2022
Incident date: Jan 1, 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHR Road King. The contact stated that upon start of the motorcycle there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle without warning. The contact had taken the motorcycle to a dealer where he was informed that the gears inside of the transmissi... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 18, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2020
THIS IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE DRIVABILITY PROBLEMS CAUSED BY THE EXCESSIVE PRIMARY CASE FLUID. WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD SOMETIMES NOT SHIFT DOWN FROM 3RD-2ND OR FROM 2ND TO 1ST GEARS. THIS CAUSES PROBLEMS WHEN TURNING AND WANTING TO USE ENGINE BREAKING TO SLOW DOWN DURIN... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 28, 2019
Incident date: May 25, 2019
SAME ISSUE WITH 2017-2017 RECALL ON HARLEY CLUTCHES PURCHASED A 2019 ROAD KING BY HARLEY AND THE CLUTCH WILL NOT RELEASE THE GEAR IN 1ST/ BIKE CREEPS FORWARD WHEN CLUTCH HANDLED IS PULLED IN. WONT GO INTO NEUTRAL WITH OUT DOUBLE CLUTCHING THE CLUTCH HANDLE.OUT OF TOWN DEALERSHIP INSPECTED AND FOUN... Read more
ENGINE
May 24, 2018
Incident date: Mar 20, 2018
ENGINE GETS HOT AND STALLS OUT IN TRAFFIC DUE TO ENGINE CASE FILLING WITH OIL, HARLEY CALLS THIS WET SUMPING, HUNDREDS OF BIKE ENGINES ARE BLOWING UP ALL OVER THE WORLD, ITS ALL OVER THE INTERNET, WITH HARLEYS NEW M8 ENGINE, THE BIKE STALLS OUT WITH NO WARNING, IVE HAD CARS AND TRUCKS ALMOST RUN ME ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
82 manufacturer communications from 38 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 17 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 15 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 8 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
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
PAB1153
Mar 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1153: CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) APPROVAL FOR 2017-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STREET CANNON MUFFLERS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealerships about the latest California Air Resou
PAB1153
Mar 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1153: CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) APPROVAL FOR 2017-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STREET CANNON MUFFLERS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealerships about the latest California Air Resou
PAB1153
Mar 4, 2024
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1153: CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) APPROVAL FOR 2017-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STREET CANNON MUFFLERS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealerships about the latest California Air Resou
PAB1153
Mar 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1153: CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCES BOARD (CARB) APPROVAL FOR 2017-2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE STREET CANNON MUFFLERS. PURPOSE: To inform California dealerships about the latest California Air Resou
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
PAB1101
Aug 14, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1101: TOURING MODELS - SUSPENSION LOWERING KITS - FITMENT UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify dealers of a fitment update to certain suspension lowering kits for Touring models. Some front and re
M1464
Jul 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1464: BOOM! AUDIO - GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE 1.22.X. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service Boom! Box Audio Infotainment systems. It also lists soft
M1464
Jul 7, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1464: BOOM! AUDIO - GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE 1.22.X. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service Boom! Box Audio Infotainment systems. It also lists soft
TT413
Jun 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector
TT413
Jun 9, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector
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.
PAB1097
May 15, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1097 INTERNATIONAL FITMENT: THE BOOM! BOX GTS SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify International dealers that International GTS radios are now available to be ordered and installed in 201
PAB1097
May 15, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1097 INTERNATIONAL FITMENT: THE BOOM! BOX GTS SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify International dealers that International GTS radios are now available to be ordered and installed in 201
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
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
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
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
M1492
Jun 25, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1492: 2017 - 2019 TOURING - MILWAUKEE EIGHT - INNER PRIMARY VENT. Purpose: Revision. Harley-Davidson has learned that a small percentage of dealers and customers are finding low transmission oil levels and high primary oil
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
1HDT2E2N05
Apr 20, 2018
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1463: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT - ROCKER COVER GASKET INVENTORY PURGE AND REPLACE. Purpose: To inform dealers that previous rocker cover gasket design on Milwaukee-Eight? are prone to varying degrees of oil leaks. These leaks may oc
1HD-X3H4B-12
Nov 15, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. Purpose: 2017 and 2018 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight engine can experience a condition known as sumping during extended p
1HD-X3H4B-12
Nov 15, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. Purpose: 2017 and 2018 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight engine can experience a condition known as sumping during extended p
1HDC7K6W11
Oct 31, 2017
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Phone Campaign - Updated, Request for dealers to inspect Touring rear disc mounting screws to investigate if potential under-torque condition issue is present.
1HDC7K6W11
Oct 31, 2017
045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Phone Campaign - Updated, Request for dealers to inspect Touring rear disc mounting screws to investigate if potential under-torque condition issue is present.
1HDW5U6F11
Oct 25, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TECH TIP TT461: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT - DIAGNOSTICS FOR OIL CONSUMPTION [Milwaukee-Eight Engines]. To explain oil consumption and diagnose whether excessive oil consumption is occurring to address issue of customer complaining of oil usage also
1HDG4C4U11
Oct 24, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT WITH STAGE KITS - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. Revision. Purpose: 2017 and 2018 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight? engine and a Stage III or Stage IV kit can experience a con
1HDG4C4U11
Oct 24, 2017
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT WITH STAGE KITS - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. Revision. Purpose: 2017 and 2018 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight? engine and a Stage III or Stage IV kit can experience a con
1HDB6S5W11
Oct 17, 2017
010000 STEERING
TECH ARTICLE TTA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Revised. Issue: Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring, CVO Touring and Police Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the
1HDD4N4Q11
Oct 11, 2017
354000 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1454: 2018 TOURING AND SOFTAIL PLATFORMS - SCREAMIN' EAGLE STAGE II AND ADJUSTABLE PUSHROD INSTALLATION. Purpose: Dealers must order four washers (Part Number 6762D) separately when installing the kits listed on 2018 Milwa
1HDS3A5B11
Oct 6, 2017
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TECH TIP CRUISE CONTROL AND PTT BUTTON CONFIGURATION USING DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II. Issue: Some CB (Citizens band) radio equipped Touring model customers have expressed concern about manipulating the PTT (Push to talk) button on the right han
1HDS3A5B11
Oct 6, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TECH TIP CRUISE CONTROL AND PTT BUTTON CONFIGURATION USING DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II. Issue: Some CB (Citizens band) radio equipped Touring model customers have expressed concern about manipulating the PTT (Push to talk) button on the right han
1HDV7W6E11
Sep 27, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0022: Transmission to Primary Oil Transfer. During service intervals, customers or dealers may find oil level in the primary above the clutch cover opening. This also is accompanied by low transmission oil level. 2014 - 201
1HDG3S9W10
Sep 18, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1442: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.21.X DESCRIPTION. This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service Boom! Box Audio Infotainment systems. It also
1HDG3S9W10
Sep 18, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1442: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.21.X DESCRIPTION. This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service Boom! Box Audio Infotainment systems. It also
1HDG2Z2L10
Sep 1, 2017
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Phone Campaign - Request for dealers to inspect Touring rear disc mounting screws to investigate if potential under-torque condition issue is present.
1HD-L5Y9J-09
Aug 31, 2017
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TECH ARTICLE TA0021: Front Wheel Skid Spacer for 2018 Touring. Description: A spacer was added to the shipping skid for the front tire of 2018 Touring, CVO Touring and Touring Police vehicles. The spacer is used to chock the tire in the ski
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
1HDJ7M8A10
Aug 31, 2017
200000 WHEELS
TECH ARTICLE TA0021: Front Wheel Skid Spacer for 2018 Touring. Front fender damage caused by shipping spacer. The spacer is used to chock the tire in the skid correctly. This avoids shipping strap contact and possible damage to the front f
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.
1HD-Q4H7G-02
Jan 16, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Service Bulletin M1430B: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.20.X DESCRIPTION informs the dealer network that Boom! software version 1.20.3 released December 19, 2016 and is now available to download. Th
1HD-Q4H7G-02
Jan 16, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Service Bulletin M1430B: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.20.X DESCRIPTION informs the dealer network that Boom! software version 1.20.3 released December 19, 2016 and is now available to download. Th
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
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
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08043
Opened: Jul 17, 2008 , Closed: Aug 8, 2008
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHI... Read more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR across all model years (1999, 2022).
24
Total Recalls
100
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 1 | 5 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |