- The 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.
- The risk
- If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in October 2018 for the clutch assembly.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Flrt year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Harley-Davidson Flrt: every year compared
All Flrt years2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt | 0 | 1 | B | |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 13 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 8 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxs | 7 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 6 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhx | 5 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flde | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 3 | 2 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt
Does the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt: clutch assembly (October 2018). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Harley-Davidson Flrt year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Harley-Davidson Flrt years have the most complaints?
2016 (6), 2020 (1). See every Harley-Davidson Flrt year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Harley-Davidson Flrt has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data