CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (2 reports).
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk recalls
Missing rear reflectors reduce visibility to other drivers
Certain Harley-Davidson Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles equipped with a Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit may lack the rear red reflectors that the kit eliminates.
Clutch may fail to disengage, raising crash risk
The secondary clutch actuator cylinder can leak fluid internally, and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
What owners report
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, POWER, AND ENGINE FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED DUE TO OIL SUMP AND FAILURE OF OIL PUMP. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON RESTRICTED ACCESS ROAD.
TIRE DEVELOPED SLICING IN THE TREAD HAVE HAD MULTIPLE HARLEY DEALERS TELL ME THEY HAVE SEEN THIS PROBLEM
WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP THE ENGINE WILL STALL WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS PULLED IN. THE BIKE MUST BE SWITCHED OFF THEN BACK ON AND RESTARTED. THIS IS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER COULD NOT REPRODUCE. HOWEVER, A LITTLE RESEARCH ON INTERNET SHOWS A LOT OF OWNERS WITH THE NEW MILWAUKEE 8 ENGINE ARE HAVING THIS ISSUE.
HEAD BOLT BROKE ON FRONT CYLINDER OF ENGINE CAUSING HEAD GASKET TO FAIL, WHICH LED TO OIL LEAK FROM HEAD GASKET. THIS LED TO ENGINE OIL BEING LEAKED ONTO SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE AS WELL AS ON PASSENGER BOOTS AND ONTO REAR TIRE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE VEHICL WAS TRAVELLING ON HIGHWAY WITH ENGINE AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE .WASINFORMED BY HARLEY MASTER TECH THAT THEY HAD SEEN THIS ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS
2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk questions
Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk: Missing rear reflectors reduce visibility to other drivers; Clutch may fail to disengage, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (2), Wheels (1), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has been fixed?
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