2017 Harley-Davidson Trike Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (4 reports).

0Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2017 Harley-Davidson Trike recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike.

Most common 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike problems

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

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine1

What owners report

2019-06-10, Fuel/Propulsion System
WHEN THE ENGINE ON MY 2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON TRIGLIDE GETS HOT, IT WILL STALL WHEN I COME TO STOP. THIS ISSUE BEGAN AFTER 5000 MILES, AND I'VE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 2 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MY TRIKE STILL HAS ONLY HD STOCK PARTS. IT ALSO WILL NOT START IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED, WHICH CAUSES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IT STALLS, AS I MUST TRY TO GET IT IN NEUTRAL BEFORE I CAN RESTART IT. LAST YEAR, IT STALLED WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED, IN THE MIDDLE OF A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION, ON A HOLIDAY WEEKEND. I HAD TO TRY TO GET IT IN NEUTRAL BEFORE I COULD RESTART IT. FORTUNATELY, TRAFFIC WAITED FOR ME TO MOVE. I UNDERSTAND HARLEY DAVIDSON IS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE 2017 TRI
2019-03-18, Engine
WHILE RIDING THE TRIKE STALLS OUT WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR STOP SIGNS. TOOK IT TO HARLEY, THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. AFTER RIDING FOR FOURTY YEARS, PRETTY SURE I KNOW IS SOMETHING IS WRONG, AND THERE IS! AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FIND THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT THE FIX IS A FAULTY SAFETY SWITCH ON THE CLUTCH. THE TRIKE WILL ONLY START IN NEUTRAL, WHICH IT SHOULD START IN GEAR WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED, THIS IS A SIGN THAT THE SWITCH IS BAD. AFTER SPENDING $150.00 FOR HARLEY TO TELL ME NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT, AND WASTING FIVE HOURS THERE, I AM NOT HAPPY. AS SOON AS I LEFT THERE, I PULL OUT INTO TRAFFIC, AND IT STALLS OUT ON ME RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE O
2019-03-11, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE FREE WHEELER. 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 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DESPERADO HARLEY-DAVIDSON (1201 S BENTSEN RD, MCALLEN, TX 78501) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF.
2019-01-14, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, THE CLUTCH SEIZED, FAILED TO SHIFT, AND REMAINED STUCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LUMBERJACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON (2518 NW STALLINGS DR, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964, (936) 715-0100) AND A MECHANIC WAS SUPPOSED TO RETRIEVE THE VEHICLE, BUT NEVER SHOWED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,001. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.
2019-01-11, Power Train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED EISENHAUER'S TIOGA COUNTY HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 570-659-5000 (LOCATED AT 2911 S MAIN ST, MANSFIELD, PA 16933) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

2017 Harley-Davidson Trike questions

Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike 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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