Vehicle recall 16V471000 · June 27, 2016
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, Flhtcul and 12 more models
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V471000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 27, 2016
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0169
- Owner notification
- July 19, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 27,232
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcu (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcul (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhtk (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhtkl (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhtkse (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhtp (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhx (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flhxs (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flss (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Flstfbs (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Fltru (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Fltrx (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Fltrxs (2016): 2016
- Harley-Davidson Fxse (2016): 2016
Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?
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