2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
1 recalls, 8 complaints - 51 TSBs
16V471000 Jun 27, 2016
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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 cus... Read more
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
TIRES
Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Sep 30, 2024
I had 9985 miles on my 2023 Mercedes S580V when the front passenger tire experienced a blowout earlier this year. The tire failed right after I had my first A service which did not show an issue with tires. Today is 10/30/2024 and I have 13978 miles on my vehicle. The driver side front tire Pirelli... Read more
TIRES
Oct 30, 2024
Incident date: Sep 30, 2024
I had 9985 miles on my 2023 Mercedes S580V when the front passenger tire experienced a blowout earlier this year. The tire failed right after I had my first A service which did not show an issue with tires. Today is 10/30/2024 and I have 13978 miles on my vehicle. The driver side front tire Pirelli... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 30, 2018
Incident date: Aug 18, 2018
PURCHASED A NEW 2016 ULTRA CLASSIC HARLEY DAVIDSON NOW HAS 9200 MILE THE COMPENSATOR STARTED TO RATTLE BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME THE COMPENSATOR WENT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 26, 2017
Incident date: Nov 11, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. SCREEN FOR GPS AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 26, 2017
Incident date: Nov 11, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. SCREEN FOR GPS AND RADIO STOPPED WORKING
TIRES
Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE FLHTCU EQUIPPED WITH SHINKO 77HD (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 180/65/B16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 70-80 MPH, THE REAR TIRE SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED SEVERE VIBRATION AND WOBBLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 23, 2017
Incident date: May 13, 2017
SCENARIO: 2016 ULTRA 4200 MILES THAT I PURCHASED WITH ZERO MILES FROM THE DEALER. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALER AS WELL. THE BRAKES WERE FINE. I PARKED AT A RESTAURANT AND WHEN I CAME BACK OUTSIDE I PULLED UP TO THE STREET AND HAD BRAKES. I PULLED OUT ONTO THE STREET AND I HAD ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 23, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2015
THE HEADLIGHTS AT NIGHT ONLY LIGHTS UP THE ROAD ABOUT 15 FEET IN FRONT OF YOU GOING AROUND TURNS IN THE ROAD AND CURVES. YOU ARE DRIVING IN TOTAL DARKNESS UNTIL THE MOTORCYCLE IS STRAIGHTEN OUT. AND THE HIGH BEAM ONLY LIGHTS UP A SMALL CIRCLE IN FRONT OF YOU GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. YOU CAN'T SEE THE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
51 manufacturer communications from 27 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 010000 STEERING | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
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
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
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
TA0016
Sep 23, 2022
160000 STRUCTURE
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES AFFECTED. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed, manufactured
TA0016
Sep 23, 2022
010000 STEERING
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES AFFECTED. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed, manufactured
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
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
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
M1476
May 15, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1476: 2014 - 2016 TWIN-COOLED COOLANT PUMP REPLACEMENT. Revision: Added Dealer inventory instructions. Purpose for Service Bulletin: To inform dealers of a new coolant pump replacement kit for 2014 - 2016 Twin Cooled vehi
M1450
Mar 28, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. REVISION. Purpose: 2017 - 2019 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight? engine can experience a condition known as sumping during e
M1450
Mar 28, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE BULLETIN M1450: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT EQUIPPED VEHICLES - LOSS OF POWER OR HIGH ENGINE BRAKING. REVISION. Purpose: 2017 - 2019 model motorcycles equipped with a Milwaukee-Eight? engine can experience a condition known as sumping during e
1HDS2L3U02
Jan 22, 2019
010000 STEERING
TECH ARTICLE TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Purpose: During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process, Harley-Davidson staff observed that some dealers are not correctly foll
1HDS2L3U02
Jan 22, 2019
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Purpose: During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process, Harley-Davidson staff observed that some dealers are not correctly foll
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
M1416
Dec 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
1HD-Q2X5R-12
Dec 1, 2017
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1426D: SAFETY RECALL CODE 0169 - 2016 BLACK CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER (REVISION). Reason for Revision: Due to improved kit availability, and for customer and dealer convenience, the "Quarantine and Inspection" process has be
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
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
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
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
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
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
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-F6Q5V-04
Mar 31, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Technical Article TA0016: MY14-17 Touring and CVO Touring Vehicles with fork mounted fairings; Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual
1HD-F6Q5V-04
Mar 31, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Article TA0016: MY14-17 Touring and CVO Touring Vehicles with fork mounted fairings; Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual
1HD-F6Q5V-04
Mar 31, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
Technical Article TA0016: MY14-17 Touring and CVO Touring Vehicles with fork mounted fairings; Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual
1HD-H9M2Q-03
Feb 20, 2017
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Phone Campaign. MY16 Touring Clutch Master Cylinder Part Return from dealers for inspection.
1HD-Y6J2F-02
Feb 1, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TECH ARTICLES: INSTALLATION OF BOOM! INFOTAINMENT SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.20.2 MAY CAUSE THE INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM TO FREEZE AND BECOME NON-RESPONSIVE TO INPUTS FROM THE HAND CONTROLS, SOFT KEYS, OR TOUCH SCREEN. AN IGNITION CYCLE OFF-ON MAY GET T
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
1HD-K5W9P-01
Dec 19, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
THIS BULLETIN HELPS THE DEALER LOCATE NEEDED INFORMATION TO UPDATE AND SERVICE BOOM! BOX AUDIO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. IT ALSO LISTS SOFTWARE REVISIONS AND THE FIXES ADDRESSED IN EACH REVISION.
1HD-K5W9P-01
Dec 19, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
THIS BULLETIN HELPS THE DEALER LOCATE NEEDED INFORMATION TO UPDATE AND SERVICE BOOM! BOX AUDIO INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMS. IT ALSO LISTS SOFTWARE REVISIONS AND THE FIXES ADDRESSED IN EACH REVISION.
1HD-J3E4M-01
Dec 1, 2016
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
DUE TO IMPROVED KIT AVAILABILITY, AND FOR CUSTOMER AND DEALER CONVENIENCE, THE ?QUARANTINE AND INSPECTION? PROCESS HAS BEEN REMOVED FOR ALL REMAINING VEHICLES AFFECTED BY SAFETY RECALL 0169. ALL REMAINING 0169 REPAIRS CAN PROCEED DIRECTL
1HD-H2Q8B-12
Nov 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS REVISION CORRECTS AND CLARIFIES THE INFORMATION IN THE PREVIOUS VERSION.
1HD-H2Q8B-12
Nov 14, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS REVISION CORRECTS AND CLARIFIES THE INFORMATION IN THE PREVIOUS VERSION.
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
M1409A
Dec 1, 2015
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
This bulletin is to inform dealers of the steps to perform after performing the Touring and Trike Rear Shock absorber callback return. The shipping plug must be transferred from the new shock to the return shock. When oil is allowed to l
M1409A
Dec 1, 2015
020000 SUSPENSION
This bulletin is to inform dealers of the steps to perform after performing the Touring and Trike Rear Shock absorber callback return. The shipping plug must be transferred from the new shock to the return shock. When oil is allowed to l
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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