NHTSA Recall 16V471000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V471000; Date: Jun. 27, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Harley-davidson Flhtcu; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhtcul; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhtk; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhtkl; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhtkse; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhtp; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhx; 2016 Harley-davidson Flhxs; 2016 Harley-davidson Flss; 2016 Harley-davidson Flstfbs; 2016 Harley-davidson Fltru; 2016 Harley-davidson Fltrx; 2016 Harley-davidson Fltrxs; 2016 Harley-davidson Fxse
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Company
Affected Units:: 27,232
Recall Summary:
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 glide special (fltrxs), road glide (fltrx), police electra glide (flhtp), road glide ultra (fltru), fat boy s (flstfbs), softail slim s (flss), and cvo softail pro street breakout (fxse) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
How to Fix:
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 customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0169.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 2016
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