CarRecallWatchThe 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (2 reports).
2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru recalls
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 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru problems
Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
What owners report
ON NOVEMBER 19, 2020, WHILE TRAVELING ON A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE LIGHT AND TEMPERATURE LIGHT CAME ON MEANING THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING HOT, ON AN EXPRESSWAY THE MOTORCYCLIST NEEDS TO PULL OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE WHICH PUTS THE OPERATOR IN DANGER. IT TURNS OUT THE WATER PUMP MALFUNCTIONED ON A 2016 MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WATER PUMPS STATING THE HARLEY HAS UPDATED THE WATER PUMPS SO OBVIOUSLY HARLEY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS WITH THE WATER PUMPS ON 2014-2016 TOURING LIQUID COOLED MODELS. THIS SAME INCIDENT HAPPENED TO MY FATHER ON A 2015 TRI GLIDE IN 2018. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS SITUATION IT APPEARS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHICH HARLEY IS AWARE OF YET NOT CORREC
I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE AND ENCOUNTERED HEAVY RAIN WHEN MY SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, DASH LIGHTS, FUEL INDICATOR AND VOLTAGE GAUGE STARTED TURNING ON AND OFF, MY FUEL INDICATION STARTED GOING FROM EMPTY TO HALF TANK OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL IT WENT DEAD, SAME WITH MY TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER. NOW THE TACHOMETER IS AT AROUND 1200 RPMS AND MY SPEEDOMETER IS AT 14 MPH. THERE'S ALSO SWELLING INSIDE THE GLASS DUE TO WATER FILTRATION I PRESUME WHICH HARLEY DAVIDSON DIDN'T SEAL THE SPEEDO AND TACH GAUGES REALLY WELL. I'M REALLY WORRIED DUE TO THIS AND ALSO WORRIED FOR MY FELLOW RIDERS LUCKILY I WAS GOING SLOW IN THE CITY BUT I'M AFRAID THIS COULD HAPPEN TO OTHER RIDERS GOING AT HIGH SPEEDS. I
WATER PUMP FAILED AUGUST 2018 ON A TRIP AND WAS REPLACED AT DEALERSHIP UNDER WARRANTY. THE 2ND PUMP FAILED AUGUST 2019 FOR THE SAME REASON AND WAS REPLACED WITH UPGRADED WATER PUMP BY DEALER IN SEPT 2019. JULY 2020 THE UPGRADE HAS FAILED. GOING TO DEALER 3RD TIME FOR REPLACEMENT.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WENT BAD WITH ONLY 131330MILES ON BIKE BEARINGS WERE MAKING A RUMBLING NOISE WHILE RIDING DOWN ROAD
AFTER A HEAVY RAIN, ALL THE INSTRUMENTS STOPPED WORKING
2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru questions
Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru: 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru?
Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Electrical System (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltru has been fixed?
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