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2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flhxs

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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6Owner complaints

Model-year median: 6

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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What owners reported most

Fuel/propulsion System
2Power Train
2Structure
1Unknown Or Other
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Structure complaints

1 reports
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6,500 miles · Jun 13, 2017
Structure

PRIOR TO RIDING, I ALWAYS TIGHTEN THE SADDLEBAGS, AS ANOTHER FRIEND LOST THEIR SADDLE BAG ON THE HIGHWAY MONTHS PRIOR (SAME MODEL). WHEN EXITING THE INTERSTATE, THE RIGHT SADDLEBAG FELL TO THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SADDLEBAG. THE BOLTS AUTOMATICALLY BACK THEMSELVES OUT, NO MATTER HOW FREQUENTLY YOU TIGHTEN THEM. I HAD O…

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PRIOR TO RIDING, I ALWAYS TIGHTEN THE SADDLEBAGS, AS ANOTHER FRIEND LOST THEIR SADDLE BAG ON THE HIGHWAY MONTHS PRIOR (SAME MODEL). WHEN EXITING THE INTERSTATE, THE RIGHT SADDLEBAG FELL TO THE HIGHWAY, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE SADDLEBAG. THE BOLTS AUTOMATICALLY BACK THEMSELVES OUT, NO MATTER HOW FREQUENTLY YOU TIGHTEN THEM. I HAD ONLY GONE APPROX. 20 MILES ON THE INTERSTATE AFTER TIGHTENING, WHEN THEY BACKED OUT. NOT ONLY IS THE SADDLEBAG RUINED, IT'S A GREAT SAFETY RISK TO OTHER MOTORISTS WHO MAY HIT THE SADDLEBAG, OR THE SADDLEBAG MAY STRIKE THEIR AUTOMOBILE OR ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE.

NHTSA ODI #10994911

Official recalls

1

16V471000 · Power Train:clutch Assembly

Jun 27, 2016

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2016 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch master cylinder for the presence of gas in the fluid, if so, the dealer will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

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