2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU

0 recalls, 58 complaints - 14 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

58 total complaints 2 crashes 22 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING9
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE8
POWER TRAIN7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM7
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION4
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
ENGINE2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
POWER TRAIN May 12, 2023
Incident date: May 12, 2023
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced unintended surging and engine revving. During the failure, the driver had difficulty stopping the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the failure occurred while driving at various sp... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: Apr 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE FLTR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVE BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME MISALIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE BEARINGS THAT HELD THE PIVOT SHAFT TOGETHER EXHIBITED PREMATURE EXCESSIVE WEAR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. ANOTHER UN... Read more
ENGINE Jun 19, 2017
Incident date: Apr 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE FLTR. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVE BELT MALFUNCTIONED AND BECAME MISALIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE BEARINGS THAT HELD THE PIVOT SHAFT TOGETHER EXHIBITED PREMATURE EXCESSIVE WEAR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. ANOTHER UN... Read more
TIRES Jul 24, 2013
Incident date: Jul 23, 2013
MICHELIN COMMANDER 11 TIRE, SIZE 149-90-B16REAR, SEPARATED, 8" SECTION OF CAP TREAD CAME OFF TIRE. TIRE IS 14 MONTHS OLD AND HAS 8252 MILES ON IT. *TR
ENGINE Nov 19, 2012
Incident date: Sep 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE BEGAN TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE SHIFTING F... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 25, 2012
Incident date: Jun 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVISON FLHTCU MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE FAILED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 17,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Dec 15, 2011
Incident date: Feb 13, 2008
ENGINE KNOCKS AND KICKS BACKS, ON STARTING AND WHEN ACCELERATING,HAS BEEN WORKED ON SEVERAL TIMES, BY HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER. THE PROBLEM I'VE BEEN TOLD IS THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET AND ASSEMBLY . THROUGH MANY FORUMS AND TALKS WITH OTHER HARLEY RIDERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE FIX TO THE P... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 15, 2011
Incident date: Feb 13, 2008
ENGINE KNOCKS AND KICKS BACKS, ON STARTING AND WHEN ACCELERATING,HAS BEEN WORKED ON SEVERAL TIMES, BY HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER. THE PROBLEM I'VE BEEN TOLD IS THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET AND ASSEMBLY . THROUGH MANY FORUMS AND TALKS WITH OTHER HARLEY RIDERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS, THE FIX TO THE P... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 17, 2011
Incident date: Apr 2, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED THAT A METAL PIECE WAS JAMMED IN THE CHAIN, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILUR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 16, 2010
Incident date: Apr 15, 2009
FRONT BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Mar 14, 2010
Incident date: Mar 13, 2010
2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. CLUTCH CABLE CONTACT WITH REAR BRAKE LINE CAUSED HOLE TO BE WORN IN BRAKE LINE. TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID RESULTED IN FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. CONTACTED HARLEY-DAVIDSON BAYSIDE IN PORTSMOUTH, VA AND THEY WOULD NOT COVER REPLACEMENT OF LINE. STATED THEY WOULD CALL COMP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 6, 2009
Incident date: Jun 29, 2009
BRAKE FAILURE OF REAR BRAKE ON 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL FLHTCUI .REAR BRAKE FAILED TO OPERATE BECAUSE BRAKE LINE DEVELOPED A SMALL HOLE FROM ABRASION BY CONTACT WITH THE CLUTCH CABLE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 29, 2008
Incident date: Nov 15, 2008
AS I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROX. 50 MPH IN 5TH GEAR I NOTICED A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE AND A NOISE FROM THE ENGINE. I PULLED THE BIKE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SHUT IT DOWN. I WAITED FOR A WHILE AND RESTARTED IT. THE OIL PRESSURE SEEMED OK AND THE ENGINE WAS QUIET. THE SAME THING HAPPEN... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 17, 2008
Incident date: Aug 13, 2008
STARTED MY '07HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU AND BACKED OUT OF PARKING STALL, BIKE WAS ALREADY IN 1ST GEAR, STARTED TO RELEASE THE CLUTCH TO MOVE THE BIKE WHEN THE ENGINE WENT TO FULL THROTTLE WITH NO INPUT FROM ME. THE BIKE LURCHED FORWARD SO I IMMEDIATELY TWISTED THE THROTTLE OFF AND APPLIED THE FRONT BR... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Sep 14, 2008
Incident date: Sep 10, 2008
HEAT FROM THE REAR EXHAUST IS SO INTENSE THAT IT CAUSED BURNS TO MY WIFE WITH HER FEET ON THE PASSENGER FOOTBOARDS AS DESIGNED. CAUSED BURNS TO THE INSIDE OF MY RIGHT THIGH. *TR
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 2, 2008
2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TWIN CAM ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE HEAT. WHENEVER AIR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 95 THE AIR COOLED ENGINE DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY. DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM ENGINE, THE BACK OF MY LEGS ARE GETTING EXTREMELY HOT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 4, 2008
Incident date: Aug 2, 2008
2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TWIN CAM ENGINE HAS EXCESSIVE HEAT. WHENEVER AIR TEMPERATURE EXCEEDS 95 THE AIR COOLED ENGINE DOES NOT COOL PROPERLY. DUE TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM ENGINE, THE BACK OF MY LEGS ARE GETTING EXTREMELY HOT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO CONCENTRATE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jun 24, 2008
Incident date: Mar 24, 2008
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 2ND GEAR (UP TO 3ED GEAR OR DOWN TO N) . TRANSMISSION WILL POP OUT OF 6YH GEAR BACK INTO 5TH GEAR AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. AM AFRAID THE TRANSMISSION WILL LOCK UP CAUSING THE REAR WHEEL TO LOCK AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Jun 20, 2008
Incident date: May 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS RIDING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, WITH HIS SPOUSE ON THE BACK OF THE BIKE AND HER FOOT ON THE FOOT BOARD, THE FOOT BOARD DETACHED FROM THE BIKE AND FELL TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT A BOL... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY May 6, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH AND GREATER AROUND THE CORNERS, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE FROM SIDE TO SIDE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL MOMENTARILY. THE VEHICLE STOPS WOBBLING ONCE THE VEHICLE SLOWS DOWN CONSIDERABLY. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAG... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Apr 7, 2008
Incident date: Dec 6, 2006
2007 FLHTCU HARLEY DAVIDSON RUNS SO HOT IT COOKS YOUR LEGS. DEALER SAYS THIS IS DUE TO FED EMISSION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 24, 2007
Incident date: Mar 7, 2007
ENGINE RUNS EXCESSIVELY HOT ON THE REAR CYLINDER. TEMP. DIFFERENCE OF 100 DEGREES. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Sep 10, 2007
Incident date: Sep 3, 2007
HAD THIS '07 FLHTCU SINCE 04/07. THE HEAT COMING OFF THE ENGINE IS TOTALLY UNBEARABLE ABOVE 85 F. THE WIFE HAS HAD FIRST DEGREE BURNS TWICE NOW AS THE SUMMER HAS WORN ON. I'VE DONE ALL THE HD RECOMMENDATIONS, KEEPING WITHIN THE SUM TOTAL OF THE PARTS THAT CAME WITH THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE. I WILL ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Aug 27, 2007
Incident date: Aug 26, 2007
THERE IS EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE ENGINE WHICH BURNS ON THE INNER THIGH JUST TO THE RIGHT OF THE SEAT. I PURCHASED THE BIKE YESTERDAY AND WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT AFTER 1000 MILES I NEED TO CHANGE THE OIL WITH SYNTHETIC OIL. I WAS ALSO TOLD I MUST PURCHASE LEXAN ENGINE GUARDS. I BURNED MY INNER... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 22, 2007
Incident date: Aug 22, 2007
2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC (FLHTCU) WITH 96" ENGINE RUNS EXCEEDLING/DANGEROUSLY HOT TO THE POINT OF POSSIBLE BURNS INFLECTED ON INNER THIGH AREA OF LEGS. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Aug 17, 2007
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
MY 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC HAS DEVELOPED A VERY LOUD RATTLE AND KNOCK IN THE DRIVELINE. IT SOUNDS AS THOUGH SOMETHING IS VERY LOOSE AND GETTING READY TO COME APART. I HAVE TAKEN THE BIKE TO THE DEALER 8 TIMES AND THE HAS NOT BEEN ANY FIX FOR THE PROBLEM YET. THERE IS A WEBSITE (WWW.HDFORU... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Aug 15, 2007
Incident date: Aug 15, 2007
HARLEY EXHAUST TEMP. IS HOT. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Aug 12, 2007
Incident date: Aug 11, 2007
THERE IS EXCESSIVE HEAT COMING FROM THE ENGINE, BLUING OF THE EXHAUST PIPES, AND AN EXTREME BURN DANGER TO THE OPERATOR AND PASSENGER. SINCE MY PURCHASE OF THE BIKE I HAVE INSTALLED THE RECOMMENDED HD LEXAN HEAT GUARDS. THESE ITEMS SIMPLY DO NOT WORK AS THE HEAT FROM THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST IS SO ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Aug 6, 2007
Incident date: Jul 27, 2007
EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM ENGINE, EXHAUST. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Aug 5, 2007
Incident date: Aug 3, 2007
EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM ENGINE AND EXHAUST MAKES RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND COULD LEAD TO INJURY FROM BURNS OR A LOSS OF CONTROL. *TR
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jul 31, 2007
Incident date: Jul 23, 2007
EXTREME HEAT FROM EXHAUST AND ENGINE BURNS RIDERS THIGHS AND PASSENGERS FEET AND LOWER LEG. THIS CAUSES A COMFORT ISSUE WHICH THEN BECOMES A SAFETY HAZARD AS YOU CONSTANTLY HAVE TO SHIFT YOUR POSITION SO YOU WILL NOT BURN YOURSELF. *TR
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 29, 2007
Incident date: Jul 25, 2007
EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM ENGINE , EXHAUST SYSTEM TURNING BLUE, I HAVE BURNT MY LEG ON THE EXHAUST. *JB
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jul 26, 2007
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
THE SITUATION: ON A MOTORCYCLE, DRIVETRAIN FAILURE AT TYPICAL OPERATING SPEEDS COULD VERY WELL MEAN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER. ABNORMAL HEAT OR NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE'S DRIVETRAIN ARE NOT ISSUES TO BE IGNORED BY A PRUDENT RIDER OR BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FOR EXAM... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Jul 26, 2007
Incident date: Sep 15, 2006
THE SITUATION: ON A MOTORCYCLE, DRIVETRAIN FAILURE AT TYPICAL OPERATING SPEEDS COULD VERY WELL MEAN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER. ABNORMAL HEAT OR NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE'S DRIVETRAIN ARE NOT ISSUES TO BE IGNORED BY A PRUDENT RIDER OR BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FOR EXAM... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Jul 26, 2007
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
THE SITUATION:ON A MOTORCYCLE, DRIVETRAIN FAILURE AT TYPICAL OPERATING SPEEDS COULD VERY WELL MEAN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER. ABNORMAL HEAT OR NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE'S DRIVETRAIN ARE NOT ISSUES TO BE IGNORED BY A PRUDENT RIDER OR BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FOR EXAMPL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jul 26, 2007
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
THE SITUATION:ON A MOTORCYCLE, DRIVETRAIN FAILURE AT TYPICAL OPERATING SPEEDS COULD VERY WELL MEAN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER. ABNORMAL HEAT OR NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE'S DRIVETRAIN ARE NOT ISSUES TO BE IGNORED BY A PRUDENT RIDER OR BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FOR EXAMPL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Jul 26, 2007
Incident date: Jun 1, 2007
THE SITUATION:ON A MOTORCYCLE, DRIVETRAIN FAILURE AT TYPICAL OPERATING SPEEDS COULD VERY WELL MEAN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH OF THE RIDER. ABNORMAL HEAT OR NOISE COMING FROM THE MOTORCYCLE'S DRIVETRAIN ARE NOT ISSUES TO BE IGNORED BY A PRUDENT RIDER OR BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FOR EXAMPL... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 24, 2007
Incident date: Mar 12, 2007
EXCESSIVE CLATTERING NOISE COMING FROM DRIVE TRAIN OF MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT DEALER AND WAS SERVICED TO UPLOAD NEW COMPUTER PROGRAM INTO ENGINE CONTROL MODULE. DRIVETRAIN STILL CLATTERS AND FEELS AS IF ENGINE OR TRANSMISSIONS SHAFTS ARE ABOUT TO BREAK. DEALERS SAY THIS IS NORMAL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 20, 2007
Incident date: May 28, 2007
THE HEAT GENERATING FROM THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST ON TO THE RIDER'S LEGS AND SEAT AND ALSO TO THE PASSENGER'S LEGS IS EXTREMELY HIGH. I HAVE ON REPEATED TIMES, LEFT BURNED JEANS ON THE LEFT REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD. AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS A NUMBER OF TIMES I ADDED AN ADDITIONAL AFTERMARKET HEAT SHIEL... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jul 20, 2007
Incident date: May 28, 2007
THE HEAT GENERATING FROM THE ENGINE AND EXHAUST ON TO THE RIDER'S LEGS AND SEAT AND ALSO TO THE PASSENGER'S LEGS IS EXTREMELY HIGH. I HAVE ON REPEATED TIMES, LEFT BURNED JEANS ON THE LEFT REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD. AFTER EXPERIENCING THIS A NUMBER OF TIMES I ADDED AN ADDITIONAL AFTERMARKET HEAT SHIEL... Read more
1 injured
POWER TRAIN Jul 16, 2007
Incident date: Jul 11, 2007
HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007 ULTRA CLASSIC MOTOR CYCLE DEFECTIVE 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION, AND OVER HEATING ENGINE PROBLEM. *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jun 29, 2007
Incident date: Jun 26, 2007
ON JUNE 26, 2007 I WAS HEADING HOME IN A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC WHEN I NOTICED THE IDLE SPEED CONTINUED TO INCREASE. EVERY TIME I ENGAGED THE CLUTCH THE ENGINE SPEED WOULD TAKE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME TO DECREASE, AND THE IDLE SPEED WOULD CONTINUALLY INCREASE EACH TIME. I CALLED TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jun 28, 2007
Incident date: Jun 27, 2007
BURNING OF PANTS BY AN OPEN EXHAUST PIPE ON A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU MOTORCYCLE. THE LEFT EXHAUST PIPE UNDER THE RIDERS LEFT LEG GOT SO HOT THAT IT COULD ACTUALLY CATCH A RIDER'S PANTS ON FIRE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MY PANTS HAD HOLES BURNED IN THEM BUT HAD NOT ACTUALLY CAUGHT ON F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jun 7, 2007
Incident date: May 12, 2007
I PURCHASED A 2007 FLHTCU IN MARCH 2007. SINCE THE WEATHER HAS WARMED, UP I HAVE HAD HEAT PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE. WHEN RIDING ON DAYS WHERE THE TEMPERATURE IS 80 DEGREES OR ABOVE, IN SLOW TRAFFIC (0-10 MPH), THE ENGINE PUTS OUT A LARGE AMOUNT OF HEAT THAT CAUSES THE BACKS OF MY LEGS TO GET VERY HO... Read more
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE Jun 4, 2007
Incident date: Apr 12, 2007
EXCESSIVE HEAT. *TR
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Jun 4, 2007
Incident date: Dec 16, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON THE DAY HIS VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED, IT FAILED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. THE CLUTCH WAS ADJUSTED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 150 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3. UP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 4, 2007
Incident date: May 25, 2007
PURCHASED A FLHTCU IN SEPT. 06. SINCE DAY 1 I FELT INTENSE HEAT ON MY THIGHS AND THE WEATHER WASN'T EVEN HOT ( IN 60'S). HD REP AND DEALERS STATED BIKE IS RUNNING LEAN DUE TO EPA REGULATIONS AND I NEED TO INSTALL, AT ADDITIONAL COST , A S.E.R.T. AND STAGE 1 KIT TO MAKE IT RUN COOLER. ON MAY 25, 2... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM May 14, 2007
Incident date: May 14, 2007
I PURCHASED PEACE OFFICER ULTRA CLASSIC MODEL, I ALSO OWN A 2005 SPORTSTER. THE ULTRA WAS DANGEROUSLY HOT ON THE LEFT SIDE ABOVE THE EXHAUST, WHERE LEFT LEG SAT BY DESIGN. I' READ THE OTHER POSTS AND FELT HD NEEDED TO ADDRESS THIS. THE LATEST HD MAGAZINE SIMPLY SUGGESTS TO WEAR HEAVY PANTS. VER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 24, 2007
THIS IS THE FOLLOW-UP RELATING TO THE COMPLAINT I FILLED ON MARCH 6, 2007 (ODI NUMBER) 10184521. AGAIN, WE STOPPED AT A HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER ON OUR TRIP TO CALIFORNIA WITH OUR FRIENDS, THIS TIME SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WE HAD SOME SERIOUS HEATING PROBLEMS. PIPE DISCOLORATION... Read more
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 24, 2007
Incident date: Apr 24, 2007
THIS IS THE FOLLOW-UP RELATING TO THE COMPLAINT I FILLED ON MARCH 6, 2007 (ODI NUMBER) 10184521. AGAIN, WE STOPPED AT A HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER ON OUR TRIP TO CALIFORNIA WITH OUR FRIENDS, THIS TIME SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT WE HAD SOME SERIOUS HEATING PROBLEMS. PIPE DISCOLORATION... Read more
2 injured

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU

14 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
100000 POWER TRAIN4
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
060000 ENGINE (PWS)2
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
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
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
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
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
PAB1146 Dec 21, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an
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
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
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
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
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
PAB1100 Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, sho
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
TT451 Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the en
TT451 Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the en

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU across all model years (1994, 2019).

29 Total Recalls
333 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
15 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU - Year by Year

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2007 (current) 0 58
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