2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhxs. Newest first.

• Equipment

  Jul 6, 2015NHTSA 15V427000185,272 vehicles

  Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

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• Power train › Clutch assembly

  Apr 13, 2015NHTSA 15V216000106,966 vehicles

  Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide…

  Risk and remedy

  Risk

  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 flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Power train3
2. Unknown or other2
3. Engine1

Latest complaints

• Jul 3, 2017MO19,580 mi
  Unknown or other
  On 7/2/17 I was riding on highway 13 traveling 50-55 miles per hour and going into a gentle curve heading to clinton, mo. For lunch with a group of friends. My right saddlebag came off the bike and slide across the asphalt road into a grassy area. This could have been bad since there were five (5)…

  On 7/2/17 I was riding on highway 13 traveling 50-55 miles per hour and going into a gentle curve heading to clinton, mo. For lunch with a group of friends. My right saddlebag came off the bike and slide across the asphalt road into a grassy area. This could have been bad since there were five (5) bikes behind me, I turned around as did some of the other to go back to get what was left of my bag and contents. on saturday 7/1/17 I had my bike in the shop for it's 20,000 mile service and told them to check everything out really good because I am leaving on a trip to south dakota in two (2) weeks; usually they check every nut, bolt and cable to make sure they are in good condition and working order, I don't know if they check this or not, but after I told the dealership (outlaw harley-davidson in blue springs, mo) what happen and felt that they should replace the saddlebag as I don't take them off I only have them do that when they do service and/or wash the bike for me. the general manger of this dealership gave me the impression they aren't going to do anything for me, but after doing some research on the internet I saw that harley has a recall on some models (mine IS listed flhxs even though when I typed in the vin# it stated no recalls) I feel the dealership should fix and/or replace the damaged bag and pins that hold them on..

• Nov 24, 2016IN15,062 miCrash
  Power train
  Clutch failed to disengage. I was in my driveway. I had just rolled my motorcycle outta the garage. started the motorcycle in neutral and that's when it leaped forward with a violent jerking motion and wouldn't stop. luckily I was able to keep hanging onto the right hand brake lever until it…

  Clutch failed to disengage. I was in my driveway. I had just rolled my motorcycle outta the garage. started the motorcycle in neutral and that's when it leaped forward with a violent jerking motion and wouldn't stop. luckily I was able to keep hanging onto the right hand brake lever until it ultimately killed the engine and stopping the motorcycle. the dealer has estimated the damage to be over $9200...!!! it has had all recalls previously performed.

• Nov 25, 2015FLCrash1 injury
  Power train
  TL* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the contact lost control of the motorcycle causing it to run off of the road and flip the contact off of the motorcycle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that as a result of the…

  TL* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the contact lost control of the motorcycle causing it to run off of the road and flip the contact off of the motorcycle. A police report was filed. The contact stated that as a result of the crash there were injuries sustained that required medical attention due to a traumatic brain injury. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic, however it was not repaired. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

• Sep 17, 2015FL
  Power train

  TL* the contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhxs. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v216000 (power train); however, the parts to do the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

• Aug 10, 2015TX398 mi
  Unknown or other
  Started the motorcycle in neutral. when I pulled in the hydraulic clutch and put the bike in 1ST gear, the bike took off. the clutch was completely ineffective and I barely avoided an accident. I was able to control the bike by slamming on the brakes and shutting the bike off. the bike had to…

  Started the motorcycle in neutral. when I pulled in the hydraulic clutch and put the bike in 1ST gear, the bike took off. the clutch was completely ineffective and I barely avoided an accident. I was able to control the bike by slamming on the brakes and shutting the bike off. the bike had to be towed to the dealership as it IS not safe to ride. when the dealer ran the vin to see if it was part of the 2014-2015 flhxs that are recalled...it came up as not part of the recall.

• May 13, 2015FL50 mi1 injury
  Engine

  Excessive heat from a defective engine design has caused several burns to right lower leg. Rear cylinder creates excessive heat which forces operator to assume unsafe sitting positions to avoid engine heat, which right leg IS always exposed to with no choice due to vehicle controls.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11008736SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
• 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
• 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
• 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
• 10254115SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Models Affected: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
• 10248401GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and international applications.
• 10248398SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Note: Resubmission is a correction to Selected Products Section of Transaction ID 24MC44619, NHTSA ID 10248397. Models Affected by M1612 to include only: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
• 10248397SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware.
• 10222358TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. PURPOSE: REVISION. Updated: 2014-2019 to 2014 and later Touring vehicles, and VEHICLES AFFECTED. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed, manufactured and tested to be operated with both of the riders hands on the handlebar. If you or a customer are experiencing a handling concern, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING, HANDLING, IRREGULARITIES found in the MAINTAINANCE chapter of the appropriate service manual. The service manual process is not intended to validate factory settings, but rather to be used if a concern is presented. Through extensive testing, Harley-Davidson has developed the service manual specification and adjustment procedure as the optimum steering head bearing adjustment and verification method to achieve the desired handling characteristics across all speeds and conditions. Addressing a perceived feel of low speed wobble, oscillation or free play by adjusting the steering head bearings beyond the service manual specification may have an adverse effect on motorcycle stability.
• 10195169Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition may remain even after the moisture has evaporated.
• 10193488Harley-Davidson is aware of conditions that may result in a streaking appearance or film residue on the inside of some instrument gauges including speedometer and tachometers. This may occur after exposure of the vehicle to humid conditions. This condition may remain even after the moisture has evaporated.
• 10193487The amplifier software was not recognizing the Level 3 setting on the Boom! audio system. While cycling the AVC settings may appear to work, our investigation showed the settings of either Level 2 or Level 4 (which ever setting was selected prior to Level 3) were operating in place of Level 3.
• 10193480The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
• 10193479This bulletin is to inform dealers of the steps to perform after performing the Touring and Trike Rear Shock absorber callback return. The shipping plug must be transferred from the new shock to the return shock. When oil is allowed to leak during the return process, the call-back issue cannot be properly diagnosed. Installing the plug in the return shock contains the oil in the shock during the shipment to the supplier. This information applies to 2014-2016 Touring and Trike models with rear air shock absorbers.
• 10178101SERVICE BULLETIN M1464: BOOM! AUDIO - GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE UPDATE 1.22.X. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service Boom! Box Audio Infotainment systems. It also lists software revisions and the fixes addressed in each revision. This bulletin also replaces the following documents: TT431A: Software Download and Warranty Information, M1346: Boom! Box Audio System Software Update, M1344E: Boom! Box Infotainment System General Information and Procedures, M1442: Box Infotainment System General Information and Software Release 1.21.X Description, and The Boom! Box Infotainment System Job Aid located on h-dnet.com
• 10176926TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector mounts), which has raised customer concern. Updated Model Years. NOTE: This is a cosmetic concern and not an indication of an internal issue.
• 10176175GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1097 INTERNATIONAL FITMENT: THE BOOM! BOX GTS SOFTWARE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To notify International dealers that International GTS radios are now available to be ordered and installed in 2014-2018 Touring, CVO Touring and Trike models previously equipped with 6.5 GT radios as retrofittable with additional parts and software as noted. Markets Affected: Only international markets are affected.
• 10171048GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1091: 2014-LATER - BOOM! BOX GTS - FITMENT UPDATE. PURPOSE: Revision. To inform dealers of the upcoming software change expanding the Boom! Box GTS radio fitment from 2019-later Touring to 2014-later Touring. GTS radios with the revised part numbers will be capable of being installed on 2014-later vehicles. Instructions covering the required parts and installation process will be included. Updated Markets Affected for clarification of markets (North America Market Only). Genuine Harley-Davidson vs. Aftermarket and parts will be available on November 29, 2019.
• 10153989TECH ARTICLE TA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Purpose: During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process, Harley-Davidson staff observed that some dealers are not correctly following the service manual steering head bearing adjustment process. Issue: Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring, CVO Touring and Police Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual procedure at dealerships. Resolution: Never make adjustments by feel. Always follow the process in the appropriate service manual.
• 10139399TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight range. This optimizes performance and maintains low mechanical noise in operation. The connecting rod bore can also distort slightly in operation due to stress relaxation. As a result, bearing clearance decreases due to the contact zone broadening and the load being distributed over more rollers. The combination of a bore being slightly out of round and reduced bearing clearance can result in varying degrees of resistance through the range of motion. Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.
• 10125156Service Bulletin M1430B: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.20.X DESCRIPTION informs the dealer network that Boom! software version 1.20.3 released December 19, 2016 and is now available to download. This also provides notice that revision 1.20.2 was found to be corrupt. Do not install version 1.20.2 and delete any stored copies.
• 10125141SERVICE BULLETIN M1442: BOOM! BOX INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM GENERAL INFORMATION AND SOFTWARE RELEASE 1.21.X DESCRIPTION. This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service Boom! Box Audio Infotainment systems. It also lists software revisions and the fixes addressed in each revision.
• 10124217TECH ARTICLE TTA0016: 2014 and Later Touring Steering Head Bearing Adjustment. Revised. Issue: Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring, CVO Touring and Police Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual procedure at dealerships. Resolution: NOTE - Never make adjustments by feel. Always follow the process in the appropriate service manual. When submitting warranty claim information for steer head bearing adjustment, Harley-Davidson requires the following data: 1) What was the original steering head bearing swing back result found on the vehicle? (see service manual), 2) What was the swing back result after the steering head bearing adjustment was performed? (see service manual).
• 10124216TECH ARTICLE TA0022: Transmission to Primary Oil Transfer. During service intervals, customers or dealers may find oil level in the primary above the clutch cover opening. This also is accompanied by low transmission oil level. 2014 - 2016 Vehicles:For Twin-Cam models, replace the oil seal (Part No. 12068) and sprocket shaft spacer (Part No. 24009-06). 2017 and Later Vehicles: Check the primary and transmission oil levels and adjust the oil volumes as needed. Verify oil levels again in 1,600 km (1,000 mi).
• 10124215TECH TIP CRUISE CONTROL AND PTT BUTTON CONFIGURATION USING DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II. Issue: Some CB (Citizens band) radio equipped Touring model customers have expressed concern about manipulating the PTT (Push to talk) button on the right hand control, while operating the throttle control. Symptom: Rider's comfort. Resolution: To address this concern, a new feature is included in DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650) software version 11.0 that allows the configuration of the PTT and cruise control buttons to be interchanged. This will allow CB radio customers the option to move PTT function to the LHCM (Left hand control module) and the cruise control function to the RHCM (Right hand control module). If a customer requests this change in configuration, the kit in Table 1 must be installed. These buttons are gray to visually differentiate them from the OE (Original equipment) buttons.
• 10117896PARTS & ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1067: SCREAMIN? EAGLE SMART TUNE PRO RELEASED FOR SHIPMENT. Purpose is to notify dealers that the Smart Tune PRO ? Automatic Tuning Module is 50-state U.S. EPA approved and released for shipment.
• 10117892SERVICE BULLETIN M1446: BIG TWIN LONG BLOCK REPLACEMENT ENGINE, REVISION. Purpose is updated dealer action for Twin Cam engines for warranty or as replacement engines. Starting on June 1, 2017 HDMC (Harley-Davidson Motor Company) is no longer offering full engine replacement for model years 2014-2016 Touring Twin Cam engines. Starting on September 1, 2017 HDMC is no longer offering full engine replacement for model years 2014-2017 Softail, Dyna and CVO Softail Twin Cam engines.
• 10109606Service Bulletin M-1408F: 2014-2015 TOURING SADDLEBAG MOUNT - SAFETY RECALL 0166, Reason for Revision Kit 91500084 that do not meet the inspection criteria described under "Required Dealer Action" no longer need to be returned. Kit 91500084 that do not meet the inspection criteria can be destroyed and discarded. Previous revision information: No action is required on vehicles previously repaired with the 91500084 kit.
• 10109605Technical Article TA0016: MY14-17 Touring and CVO Touring Vehicles with fork mounted fairings; Steering head bearings on 2014 and later Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles which may not have been adjusted correctly using the service manual procedure at dealerships. During recent dealer visits to observe steering head bearing adjustment process, Harley-Davidson staff observed that some dealers are not correctly following the service manual steering head bearing adjustment process. Harley-Davidson motorcycles are designed, manufactured and tested to be operated with both of the rider?s hands on the handlebar. If you or a customer are experiencing a handling concern, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING, HANDLING, IRREGULARITIES found in the MAINTAINANCE chapter of the appropriate service manual.
• 10096814Tech articles: installation of boom! Infotainment software release 1.20.2 may cause the infotainment system to freeze and become non-responsive to inputs from the hand controls, soft keys, or touch screen. An ignition cycle off-on may get the system to respond or it may not. If a customer IS experiencing this issue, update software to release 1.20.3.
• 10096304This bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service boom! Box audio infotainment systems. It also lists software revisions and the fixes addressed in each revision.

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