CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (3 reports).
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs recalls
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.
Oil Cooler Line Can Detach, Causing Sudden Oil Loss
A clamp securing an engine oil cooler line on certain 2017 Harley-Davidson motorcycles may have been installed improperly.
Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2017 Harley Davidson Street Glide FLHXS. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a high RPM and then lost motive power. The dealer was made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: M1450 (Milwaukee-Eight Equipped Vehicles - Loss of Power or High Engine Braking). The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL (FLHXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED SUPERSTITION HARLEY-DAVIDSON (5208, 2910 APACHE TRAIL, APACHE JUNCTION, AZ 85120, (480) 346-0600) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
2017 HD ROAD GLIDE ULTRA MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO HARLEY "NO DRIVE" RECALL 0173. *AS *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE SPECIAL (FLHXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED ROMMEL HARLEY-DAVIDSON DELMARVA (22586 SUSSEX HWY, SEAFORD, DE 19973, (302) 262-9152) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
ON AUGUST 25TH, 2018, I LOST CONTROL OF MY HARLEY STREET GLIDE, WHILE STOPPED (CLUTCH ENGAGED). MOTORCYCLE FELL ON RIGHT SIDE CAUSING DAMAGE TO BOTH FAIRING AND SADDLE BAG. TWO MONTHS LATER, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HARLEY (NOVEMBER 2018, MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER 0173) REGARDING THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM WHICH ACCORDING TO THE RECALL COULD LEAD TO FAILURE "IF THIS CONDITION REMAINS UNDETECTED, IT COULD LEAD TO A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN STARTED IN GEAR, FIRST SHIFTED INTO GEAR, OR COMING TO A STOP." THIS DESCRIBE EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED IN MY INCIDENT (AS DESCRIBED ABOVE). ONCE I RECEIVED THIS RECALL INFO, I IMMEDIATELY CONTACTED MY HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP (ON NOVEMBER
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs questions
Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs: Clutch may fail to disengage, raising crash risk; Oil Cooler Line Can Detach, Causing Sudden Oil Loss. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (3), Suspension (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs has been fixed?
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