2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLRT

0 recalls, 10 complaints - 39 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

10 total complaints 3 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
ENGINE2
STRUCTURE:BODY1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE Dec 24, 2024
Incident date: Jan 11, 2024
Tried to start vehicle, would not start or go into drive. All warning lights on dash. Got out of the car and locked and got back in, same thing happened. Walked away and left it for a while and got back in and it started. But brake system like stayed on, then after restarting car once more light wen... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Dec 24, 2024
Incident date: Jan 11, 2024
I don't have this problem anymore because I had the circuit board replaced. The issue I have observed is the auto high beam feature doesn't work properly. They get stuck in the high setting and don't adapt to on-coming traffic. It's primarily in model y cars but all models have been observed. This m... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 24, 2024
Incident date: Jan 11, 2024
Our 2023 Canyon AT4 we bought on [XXX] had the same problem as this current VIN number of the 2023 Canyon ( Covert GMC in Bee Caves tx bought back the first 2023 Canyon due to this same exact transmission problem. The vehicle I’m complaining about that was replaced by Covert GMC in Bee Caves Texas... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 22, 2022
Incident date: Jul 22, 2022
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLRT Freewheeler. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH, the front wheel had seized with smoke coming from the front tire after the handlebar brake was released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the calipers, rotors,... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 21, 2021
Incident date: Jun 5, 2021
Harley Freewheeler Hydraulic Clutch keeps failing on me and when that happens it won't drive. I don't understand why a lot of Harleys had a recall for this problem but my 2016 does not even though it the same problem as the recall bikes. I keep calling harley headquarters about this but they are ve... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Apr 10, 2019
Incident date: Apr 1, 2019
BRAKE REAR BRAKE FAILED , NO FLUID LEAK AROUND BIKE , AND FLUID RESOVOIR WAS STILL FULL
ENGINE Jul 12, 2017
Incident date: Jul 2, 2017
WHEN YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM GETS SO HOT THAT IT BURNS YOUR CALF. I RECEIVED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THEM WITH JEANS AND BOOTS ON. WENT TO ER FOR THE BURNS
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 2, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WHY IT DIDN'T STOP OR HOW I SPENT 25 DAYS IN ICU BUT THE MORE I READ BOUT THE RECALLS FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKES FAILING ON OTHER MODELS IT WOULD EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY IT WOULDN'T STOP AND I WRACKED
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 2, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WHY IT DIDN'T STOP OR HOW I SPENT 25 DAYS IN ICU BUT THE MORE I READ BOUT THE RECALLS FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKES FAILING ON OTHER MODELS IT WOULD EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY IT WOULDN'T STOP AND I WRACKED
Crash 1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 2, 2017
Incident date: Sep 1, 2016
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WHY IT DIDN'T STOP OR HOW I SPENT 25 DAYS IN ICU BUT THE MORE I READ BOUT THE RECALLS FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKES FAILING ON OTHER MODELS IT WOULD EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY IT WOULDN'T STOP AND I WRACKED
Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLRT

39 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
100000 POWER TRAIN7
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE4
350000 EQUIPMENT4
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL3
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL2
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
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
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
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
M1508 Feb 26, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1508: 2009-2020 TRIKE PLATFORM - REVERSE MOTOR. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (Part No. 83388-09C) for Trike models. As of January 28, 2020 all Trike platform vehicles will be ma
M1508 Feb 26, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1508: 2009-2020 TRIKE PLATFORM - REVERSE MOTOR. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (Part No. 83388-09C) for Trike models. As of January 28, 2020 all Trike platform vehicles will be ma
M1508 Feb 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1508: 2009-2020 TRIKE PLATFORM - REVERSE MOTOR. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (Part No. 83388-09C) for Trike models. As of January 28, 2020 all Trike platform vehicles will be ma
M1508 Feb 26, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
SERVICE BULLETIN M1508: 2009-2020 TRIKE PLATFORM - REVERSE MOTOR. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (Part No. 83388-09C) for Trike models. As of January 28, 2020 all Trike platform vehicles will be ma
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
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
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
1HD-D8A8J-03 Feb 22, 2019
101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN M1359: 2014 - 2016 TOURING - HYDRAULIC CLUTCH LINE REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: REVISION. A leak may occur on some Touring, CVO Touring, Police Touring and Trike models equipped with hydraulic clutch. The leak may occur when the l
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.
1HDS7V9Q11 Oct 11, 2017
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1458: 2009 - 2018 TRIKE - SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT UPDATE. The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate updates to thereverse motor inoperative diagnostic procedure in the service manual supplement. A high percentage of
1HDS7V9Q11 Oct 11, 2017
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1458: 2009 - 2018 TRIKE - SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT UPDATE. The purpose of this bulletin is to communicate updates to thereverse motor inoperative diagnostic procedure in the service manual supplement. A high percentage of
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
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-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
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-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-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-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.
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 FLRT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLRT across all model years (2017, 2022).

8 Total Recalls
21 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLRT - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
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2021 1 0 View
2020 2 2 View
2019 2 2 View
2018 1 0 View
2017 1 2 View
2016 (current) 0 10
2015 0 5 View

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