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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse, describing incidents dated August 21, 2019 to May 16, 2023.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11528107 · Filed June 21, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE. The contact stated that the motorcycle made an abnormal ticking sound upon starting and while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve train was faulty and that the…
ODI #11245456 · Filed August 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE (FLHRSE). WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 2,700 RPMS, THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV HIGHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE…

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Saddlebags may Separate from Motorcycle

NHTSA #15V427000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice

Reported July 6, 2015 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 185,272 vehicles

Repair completion: 80.73% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0166 · Owners notified July 30, 2015 · Vehicles built May 3, 2013 – June 26, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Clutch may not Fully Disengage

NHTSA #15V216000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported April 13, 2015 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 106,966 vehicles

Repair completion: 86.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0165 · Owners notified April 23, 2015 · Vehicles built April 28, 2014 – June 26, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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 (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer 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.

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.

Clutch may not Remain Disengaged

NHTSA #14V537000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported September 5, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 105,746 vehicles

Repair completion: 88.14% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0159 & 0160 · Owners notified September 17, 2014 · Vehicles built March 22, 2013 – July 18, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

Safety consequence

If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

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.

Front Wheel may Lock up if Brake Line is Pinched

NHTSA #14V319000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice

Reported June 12, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 66,421 vehicles

Repair completion: 91.54% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0157 · Owners notified June 25, 2014 · Vehicles built July 1, 2013 – May 7, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.

Safety consequence

A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

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.

The Clutch may not Disengage

NHTSA #13V515000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2013 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 19,597 vehicles

Repair completion: 97.39% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0153 · Owners notified December 17, 2013 · Vehicles built May 3, 2013 – October 14, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.

Safety consequence

If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

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.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrse.

Engine

ODI #11528107

Incident: May 16, 2023 · Filed: June 21, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE. The contact stated that the motorcycle made an abnormal ticking sound upon starting and while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the valve train was faulty and that the camshaft, oil pump, oil pan, lifter assemblies, push rods, valve springs, rocker arms, and other unknown parts needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the motorcycle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 28,000. The contact stated that the motorcycle was repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer is aware of the issues.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11245456

Incident: August 21, 2019 · Filed: August 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE (FLHRSE). WHEN THE VEHICLE EXCEEDED 2,700 RPMS, THE CLUTCH WOULD NOT DISENGAGE AND SLIPPED INTO NEUTRAL, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO REV HIGHLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

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