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2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Recalls & Complaints

The 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has 2 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 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, describing incidents dated August 15, 2015 to June 18, 2019.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11316843 · Filed

    AFTER RIDING IN THE RAIN. BIKE WAS STATIONARY. . ALL GAUGES (SPEEDO, TACH, FUEL & VOLT) WENT OUT. NEXT DAY CAME BACK ON. BIKE WAS STATIONARY. BUT A WEEK LATER WENT OUT AGAIN AND STILL OUT. BIKE WAS STATIONARY.

  • ODI #10884336 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA FLHTCU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V2160000 (POWER TRAIN) WAS RECEIVED IN AUGUST OF 2015. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL JULY OF 2016, IN WHICH TIME…

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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 – May 24, 2015 (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 – July 2, 2015 (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.

Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcu model years

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