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2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flhtcu

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

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2Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Power Train
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When problems were reported

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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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What owners actually said

1 reports
17,000 miles · Jun 29, 2022
Power Train

The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU. The contact stated that upon starting the motorcycle, the clutch released independently without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was forcefully jerked backwards while on the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer by trailer and the contact was informed that fluid …

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The contact owns a 2018 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU. The contact stated that upon starting the motorcycle, the clutch released independently without warning. Due to the failure, the contact was forcefully jerked backwards while on the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to a dealer by trailer and the contact was informed that fluid in the secondary clutch actuator cylinder had leaked into the transmission. The contact was given an estimate for the repair. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that prior to owning the motorcycle, the motorcycle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V734000 (Power Train) which the contact linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 17,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI #11471487

Official recalls

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19V574000 · Visibility

Aug 5, 2019

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.

18V734000 · Power Train:clutch Assembly

Oct 18, 2018

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: 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.

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NHTSA investigations

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