CarRecallWatchThe 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHX. The contact stated that while his daughter was riding 3at 0 MPH, the saddle pins on the motorcycle became inoperable, which caused the right side of the saddle bags to detach from the motorcycle. The dealer was contacted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,945.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAD AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR FOR THE SADDLE BAG PERFORMED ON OCTOBER 5, 2015. THE SPRINGS THAT SECURED THE BAG WERE BENT FROM NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR, WHICH CAUSED THE BAG TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE. ADIRONDACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON (106 BELLEN RD, BROADALBIN, NY 12025, (518) 883-1128) INFORMED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE WARRANTY DIVISION FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT SINCE THE RECALL REPAIR WAS ALREADY PERFORMED, THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO USER ERROR. THE DEALER CITED THAT THERE WERE OTHER REPORTS OF THE SAME FAILURE WITH OTHER DRIVERS. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED TO F
THE 1/4 TURN HARDWARE ON THE SADDLEBAGS COMES LOOSE CAUSING THE BAG TO DETACH FROM THE BIKE CAUSING MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN TO THOSE TRAVELING AROUND THIS BIKE. I HAVE SEEN THIS ON MOST BIKES THIS YEAR, ETC.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND WAS UNABLE TO ENGAGE INTO FIRST GEAR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON (239 DANIEL WEBSTER HIGHWAY, MEREDITH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03254, 603-279-4526) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT SHIFTER LEVERS WERE WORN AND THE SHIFTER SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REAR AND FRONT SHIFTER LEVERS AND THE SHIFTER SHAFT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,083.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY SHIFTER LEVER FELL OFF THE BIKE ,SO WHEN I GOT HOME I DISCOVERED THAT THE SHIFTER ROD WAS STRIPPED SO NOT ONLY DID I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROD BUT BOTH FRONT AND REAR SHIFTER LEVERS AS WELL.THIS BIKE ONLY HAS 6000,00 MILES ON IT . WHEN I WENT TO MY LOCAL HD DEALERSHIP FOR THE PARTS HE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS HAPPENING WITH THE 2014-2016 MODELS AND THAT THESE PARTS WERE FLYING OFF HIS SHELF , WELL THAT SOUNDS TO ME LIKE THIS IS AN ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED ESPECIALLY SINCE THIS CAUSES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx questions
Does the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx: Saddlebags May Separate From Motorcycle While Riding; Clutch May Not Disengage, Bike Can Move Unexpectedly; Power Train:Clutch Assembly; Service Brakes, Hydraulic; Power Train:Clutch Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Structure (2), Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhx has been fixed?
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