2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs recalls

Most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine	4
Power Train	3

What owners report

2019-06-15, Engine
I WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON A RURAL ROAD AND WAS TRYING TO SPEED UP. NOTICED BIKE HAD LOST ALL POWER AND FELT LIKE I WAS RUNNING INTO A 100MPH WIND AT 60 MPH. CHECK INGINE LIGHT CAME ON INFO BUTTON SAID LOW OIL. IT WAS FULL OF OIL 20 MILES PRIOR WHEN I TOOK OFF. I PULLED OVER IN A VERY UNSAFE AREA WITH 18 WHEELERS FLYING BY AT 60+ MPH AND CHECKED THE OIL THERE WAS BARELY ANY ON THE DIPSTICK. ALL THE OIL WAS PUMPED INTO THE CRANK CASE AND NOT BACK TO THE OIL PAN BOGGING DOWN THE MOTOR POTENTIALLY BURNING UP THE ENGINE AND ABSOLUTELY PUTTING MY LIFE IN HARM'S WAY, ESPECIALLY IN AN UNSAFE AREA. THIS PROBLEM CALLED "SUMPING" IS ABSOLUTELY AN UNSAFE CONDITION TO THE RIDER, THE ENGINE OF A $30,

2019-01-30, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL (FLTRXS). 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. INDIANAPOLIS SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON (4930 SOUTHPORT CROSSING PL, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46237, (317) 885-5180) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS BEHIND 400 OTHER CONSUMERS WAITING FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. VIN PROVIDED HAS NO DISPLAYAB

2018-12-07, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL (FLTRXS). THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED TOP ROCKET HARLEY-DAVIDSON (22107 SHERMAN WAY, CANOGA PARK, CA 91303, (818) 999-3355) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND WAS ON BACKORDER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

2018-10-25, Engine
I WAS DRIVING MY BIKE WHEN IT JUST CUT OFF AND I HEARD SOMETHING RATTLE. HARLEY PICKED UP MY BIKE BECAUSE I WAS STRANDED AND THEY SAID I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THEN A WEEK LATER AFTER PICKING THE BIKE UP THE BIKE CUT OFF AGAIN WHILE DRIVING AND NOW THEY SAID I NEED A NEW ENGINE. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY WOULD I NEED A NEW ENGINE IF MY BIKE IS BRAND NEW OR A TRANSMISSION. THIS IS HORRIBLE AND EXTREMLY DANGEROS BECASUE I WAS ON A HIGHWAY BOTH TIMES.

2018-10-18, Engine
WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE WENT TO PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC AND THE BIKE HAD NO ACCELERATION HAD JUST ENOUGH TO GET BIKE MOVING AND IN WAY OF OTHER VEHICLES. I WAS ABLE TO NARROWLY GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITHOUT GETTING HIT OTHER CAR MISSED US BY JUST A COUPLE OF FEET .WHILE TALKING WITH THE DEALER THEY STATED THEY HAVE 3 OTHER BIKES DOING THE SAME AND DON'T KNOW WHAT'S WRONG.

2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs questions

Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs: Clutch may fail to disengage, raising crash risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Power Train (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Harley-Davidson Fltrxs 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.