2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Fltrx?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx recalls

Clutch May Not Disengage, Bike Can Move Unexpectedly

Recall 16V471Jun 27, 201627,232 vehicles affected

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 Fltrx problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train2

What owners report

2021-03-18, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRX. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING IN FIRST GEAR, THE CLUTCH FAILED TO ENGAGE WHILE CHANGING GEARS. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CORPUS CHRISTI HARLEY-DAVIDSON (502 S PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE CLUTCH NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 27,000.
2017-06-18, Power Train
TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING SOUNDS LIKE ITS COMING APART-AND HARD TO GET IN GEARS- AND JERKY-NOT SMOOTH---VERY LOUD KLUNKS AND KLANGS THRU ALL GEARS. HIT A BUMP/POTHOLE SOUNDS LIKE ITS FALLING OFF BIKE-CITY TRAFFIC ON AND OFF THROTTLE KLUNKS AND KLANGS--IS SO LOUD OTHERS RIDING NEXT TO ME HAVE SAID THEY CAN HEAR IT . I HAVE BEEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS--THEY TELL ME ITS NORMAL--NOT !!!--SO LOUD ITS EMBARRASSING-SO JERKY WIFE WILL NOT RIDE WITH ME- I AM AFRAID ITS GOING TO LOCK UP WHILE DRIVING OR COME APART INTERNALLY AND PUT ME DOWN. I HAVE TALKED TO A FEW OTHERS WITH SAME ISSUE-1 OTHER RIDER IN THE SHOP WITH SAME ISSUE--HARLEY WILL NOT HELP-----ITS NOT NORMAL--- SOUNDS SO NOISY IT S

2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx questions

Does the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx: 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 Fltrx?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2016 Harley-Davidson Fltrx 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.

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