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Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Recall 18V734: Clutch may fail to disengage, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 18V734, reported October 18, 2018, 177,636 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

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. If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may lose control of the motorcycle, which increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly at no charge to the owner. Owners can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 for more information. The recall began November 5, 2018.

If you own an affected motorcycle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the free repair.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V734Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Problem
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
Risk
If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson Flhp20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhr20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhrxs20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhtk20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhtkl20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhtkse20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhtp20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhx20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhxs20172018
Harley-Davidson Flhxse20172018
Harley-Davidson Flrt20172018
Harley-Davidson Flss2017
Harley-Davidson Flstfbs2017
Harley-Davidson Fltru20172018
Harley-Davidson Fltrx20172018
Harley-Davidson Fltrxs20172018
Harley-Davidson Fltrxse2018
Harley-Davidson Fxse2017