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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg Recalls & Complaints

The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 5 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 Flhtcutg. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg owner complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, describing incidents dated August 9, 2014 to November 8, 2023.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 2 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine 1 complaint
Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Of the 5 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11559110 · Filed December 8, 2023
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate as intended. The motorcycle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted and applied the lever on the…
ODI #11469231 · Filed June 14, 2022
On 15 April 2022 was riding my 2014 Tri glide on the highway way, as I was riding the bike pulled to the right causing me to go off the highway and into an embankment, dealership stated looked at bike and saw nothing wrong. You can push the bike and will still pull right.
ODI #11203862 · Filed April 26, 2019
BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON

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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.

Clutch may not Disengage/Incorrect Clutch Plate

NHTSA #13V517000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported October 17, 2013 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,886 vehicles

Repair completion: 89.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0154 · Owners notified October 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 FLHTCUTG, FXSBE, and FLSTNSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an incorrect clutch release plate.

Safety consequence

An incorrect clutch release plate may prevent the clutch from disengaging. 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 will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the clutch release plate. If the clutch is incorrect, it will be replaced free of charge. The recall began in October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0154. 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 Flhtcutg. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

5 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ODI #11559110

Incident: November 8, 2023 · Filed: December 8, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed but failed to operate as intended. The motorcycle failed to stop immediately. The contact downshifted and applied the lever on the handlebar to activate the front brake. The motorcycle was able to come to a stop. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V750000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was informed that the rear brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Unknown or Other

ODI #11469231

Crash

Incident: April 15, 2022 · Filed: June 14, 2022

On 15 April 2022 was riding my 2014 Tri glide on the highway way, as I was riding the bike pulled to the right causing me to go off the highway and into an embankment, dealership stated looked at bike and saw nothing wrong. You can push the bike and will still pull right.

Electrical System; Exterior Lighting; Service Brakes

ODI #11203862

Incident: April 21, 2019 · Filed: April 26, 2019

BRAKE LIGHTS STAY ON

Power Train

ODI #11162661

Incident: July 7, 2018 · Filed: December 20, 2018

CLUTCH FAILED TO DISENGAGE. AFTER 1/2 HOUR COOL DOWN IT WORKED NORMALLY . THEN A FEW MONTHS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER RIDING 100 MILES , COOLED DOWN THEN HAPPENED AFTER 40 MILES COOL DOWN THEN NORMAL FOR 30 MILES. INABILITY TO DOWNSHIFT ON MOTORCYCLE IS DANGEROUS. MY MECHANIC SAID THE FLUID WAS NORMAL LEVEL BUT HAD OVERHEATED AND COULDN'T MAINTAIN THE PRESSURE NEEDED TO OPERATE A HYDRAULIC CLUTCH. I APPROACHED BIG ST CHARLES HARLEY DEALER AND WAS TOLD MY VIN # WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST THAT ONLY 2017/2018 MODELS WERE ON THE RECALL LIST. I KNOW MY TRIKE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED BUT HOW DO I PROCEED? THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR SLOWING TO EXIT HIGHWAY

Engine

ODI #10678720

Incident: August 9, 2014 · Filed: January 24, 2015

AFTER PAYING OVER $400 TO GET THE PIPES REBUILT BY HARLEY TO TAKE CARE OF THE HEAT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTOR I LEFT FOR TEXAS FROM OHIO (I'M 72 YEARS OLD).. THE MOTOR ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS SO HOT I HAD TO BUY A SCARF TO WET AND PUT ON THE INSIDE OF MY PANTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO KEEP MY LEG FROM BURNING... HAS HARLEY DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THAT PROBLEM.. AND WHY SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY TO FIX THERE PROBLEM.. ALMOST EVERYONE I KNOW COMPLAINS ABOUT THAT HEAT PROBLEM.. I LOVE MY TRIKE AND IT RIDES SO NICE.. WE BOUGHT IT NEW.. IT'S THE TAN AND BROWN ONE.. HOWEVER THIS NEXT WEEKEND IS THE BIG MOTORCYCLE SHOW IN CLEVELAND OHIO AND WE ARE GOING TO LOOK FOR ANOTHER MAKER OF MOTORCYCLES... I WOULD LOVE TO STAY WITH HARLEY BUT WOULD RATHER HAVE A TRIKE THAT I CAN RIDE WITHOUT HAVING TO CARRY WATER TO KEEP MY RIGHT LEG WET BECAUSE OF THE EXTREME HEAT. *TR

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