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2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl Recalls & Complaints

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl has 1 NHTSA recall campaign 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 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl, describing incidents dated January 8, 2016 to June 14, 2018.

Most-cited components

  • Suspension 1 complaint
  • Unknown or Other 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11102409 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRO FLHTKL. WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT A SLOW SPEED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS INNER HUB WAS DESTROYED DUE TO A LACK OF GREASE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AMERICAN…

  • ODI #10820672 · Filed

    RIGHT HAND SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING...PREVIOUS MODELS RECALLED...

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Clutch may not Fully Disengage

NHTSA #16V471000 · Power Train — Clutch Assembly · NHTSA notice

Reported June 27, 2016 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Potentially affected: 27,232 vehicles

Repair completion: 83.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Harley-Davidson campaign 0169 · Owners notified July 19, 2016 · Vehicles built July 29, 2015 – March 31, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

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 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.

Other Harley-Davidson Flhtkl model years

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