CarRecallWatchThe 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl recalls
Saddlebags May Separate From Motorcycle While Riding
Saddlebag mounting receptacles on certain motorcycles may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the bike.
Clutch May Not Disengage, Bike Can Move Unexpectedly
The clutch master cylinder can lose the ability to build enough lift to fully disengage the clutch, especially after the motorcycle has been parked for a long time.
Most common 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
HEADLIGHT FOGS UP WHILE IN OPERATION CAUSING LIMITED LIGHTING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THIS WAS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE MOTORCYCLE IS STILL UNDER FULL MANUFACTURER WARRANTY. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT BECAUSE IT IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE AND NOT A SAFETY ISSUE THAT THE TROUBLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. SO AM I TO UNDERSTAND THAT BECAUSE I LIVE IN FLORIDA THAT MY HEADLIGHT SHOULD FOG UP? MY OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES DON'T HAVE THIS ISSUE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS CLEARLY A SAFETY HAZARD AFFECTING LIMITED SIGHT DISTANCE AND BEING ABLE TO SEE AND BE SEEN IS HAMPERED WITH THE MAIN HEADLAMP FOGGING UP. THE FOGGING OF THE HEADLIGHT HAPPENS WITH TH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL. WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WOBBLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THE HANDLE BARS SUDDENLY FELL OUT OF POSITION AND FRACTURED THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE HANDLE BARS LOOSENED AND NEEDED TO BE RE-TIGHTENED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,200.
ON A FEW OCCASIONS MY ENGINE KILL SWITCH HAS BEEN INADVERTENTLY ENGAGED WHILE RIDING. THE FIRST OCCASION I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE LEFT LANE APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH WHEN I WENT TO PRESS THE PUSH TO TALK BUTTON FOR THE CB (WHICH IS ON THE THROTTLE (RIGHT) SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS) AND IN THE PROCESS OF TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENT THROTTLE AND ENGAGE THE PUSH TO TALK, MY HAND HIT THE ENGINE KILL SWITCH. THIS HAPPENED AT NIGHT SO I HAD NO CLUE WHY ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BIKE TURNED OFF. I HAD CARS BARRELING UP BEHIND ME AS I RAPIDLY DECELERATED DUE TO THE LOSS OF ENGINE. WHEN I WAS ABLE TO, I MOVED OFF THE ROAD AND REALIZED THAT MY ENGINE KILL SWITCH WAS OFF. THE SWITCHES ARE NOT L
ON 01/05/2016, I TOOK DELIVERY OF A BRAND NEW 2015 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA LIMITED LOW MOTORCYCLE. WHEN I REGISTERED THE BIKE WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY, I DISCOVERED THERE WERE (2) RECALLS, ONE OPEN AND ONE CLOSED. THE OPEN RECALL IS NTHSA RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V-216 WHICH DEALS WITH THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH. AFTER A LITTLE INVESTIGATION, I LEARNED THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS SAT ON THEIR SHOWROOM FLOOR FOR NEARLY A YEAR WITHOUT ADDRESSING THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED ON 04/14/2015. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE NOT RETURNED MY CALL. THE DEALER, HARLEY DAVIDSON OF MICHIGAN CITY, WAS CLEARLY NONCOMPLIANT OF SELLING A VEHICLE WITH AN OPEN RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON EG ULTRA LIMITED LOW (NA) MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE CLUTCH WAS FULLY ENGAGED, THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO MOVE FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V216000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 450.
2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl questions
Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl: Saddlebags May Separate From Motorcycle While Riding; Clutch May Not Disengage, Bike Can Move Unexpectedly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Engine (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.