2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (5)
Equipment 2015-07-06 · campaign 15V427000 · 185,272 vehicles
Defect: 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 Roa
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2015-04-13 · campaign 15V216000 · 106,966 vehicles
Defect: 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), R
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2014-09-05 · campaign 14V537000 · 105,746 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2014-06-12 · campaign 14V319000 · 66,421 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Power Train:clutch Assembly 2013-10-17 · campaign 13V515000 · 19,597 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (41)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-11-18 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.0.2): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). new software update version 26.0.2.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-28 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1391a (revu): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision u. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev u] ad
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-25 · PAB1171 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro street tuner. purpose: revision b. updated: summary. the app has returned to the apple app store. this bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the screamin' eagle pro street tune
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-06 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.9): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). new software update version 25.8.9
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.7): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). new software update version 25.6.4,
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1391a (rev t): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision t. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev t] u
Showing the 6 most recent of 41 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-10-10 · Equipment“the contact owns a 2015 harley davidson electra glide ultra motorcycle equipped with a power belt, part line: replacement drive belt, part number: 40024-09 htd 1960-14m-140. the contact indicated that after installing the replacement drive belt and test riding the motorcycle, it was discovered that the replacement drive belt became unsecured causi…”
2022-08-16 · Power Train · 6,300 mi“the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson tri glide ultra. the contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the clutch was unable to disengage, preventing a shift to the intended gear. the contact added dot 4 fluid into the clutch reservoir however, the failure recurred with the clutch fluid leaking. the motorcycle was not diagnosed nor …”
2019-09-13 · Power Train · 34,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson flhtcu. while driving approximately 40 mph uphill, the clutch began to fail and the contact was unable to switch gears. the contact pulled over and parked the vehicle. afterwards, the clutch began to perform correctly. the contact stated that the failure recurred a second time when attempting to drive uph…”
2019-06-01 · Power Train · 16,600 mi“my motorcycle in terms of motorcycles although five years old, is relatively new, meticulously kept, and only has approximately 16,600 miles on the odometer.on tuesday may 28th, i had just gotten off the interstate exit that takes me to my home. as i approached the stoplight i was braking and downshifting, bringing the bike to full stop. when the l…”
2015-11-18 · Electrical System · 14,600 mi“after using the usb as a media source, the next time the motorcycle is power cycled the stereo defaults to fm and resets the fade control. harley initially said this was due to software, but then changed to saying it was normal operation. on november 16th, i spoke with case manager (john), who advised that this is due to the system sensing a voltag…”
2015-10-02 · Service Brakes · 7,000 mi“upon getting ready to ride bike at night, pulled back on hand brake lever and noticed no brake light reflection on ground. therefore did an inspection and noticed that when pressing down on foot brake pedal brake light would come on and then when pulling back on hand brake lever, light would not come on. called dealer and was told it be a week befo…”
2014-06-17 · Vehicle Speed Control · 20 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson electric ride flhtcu motorcycle. the contact stated that the cruise control failed to disengage when the front brake was applied. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed a sensor failure had occurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the fa…”
2014-06-13 · Vehicle Speed Control · 20 mi“purchased the 2014 h-d electraglide ultra classis the day before realizing the existence of the defect described herein. while riding at approximately 60 mph, i set the cruise control. the cruise control is to disengage upon application of any of the following: front brake/back brake/clutch/rolling the throttle forward. upon nearing a vehicle ahead…”
2014-05-27 · Power Train · 4,884 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley davidson electra glide flhtcu. the contact stated that after having the vehicle repaired under the nhtsa campaign number: 13v515000 (power train); the clutch failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the clutch maste…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.