2014 Harley-Davidson Fls Softail problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Engine (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2014-11-12 · campaign 14V725000 · 4,688 vehicles
Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FLS Softail motorcycles manufactured March 25, 2013, to October 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. And without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will correct the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0618.
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Electrical System 2017-07-31 · 1HD-R7V8M-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
parts & accessories bulletin pab1067: screamin? eagle smart tune pro released for shipment. purpose is to notify dealers that the smart tune pro ? automatic tuning module is 50-state u.s. epa approved and released for shipment.
Electrical System:software 2017-02-01 · 1HD-Y6J2F-02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech articles: installation of boom! infotainment software release 1.20.2 may cause the infotainment system to freeze and become non-responsive to inputs from the hand controls, soft keys, or touch screen. an ignition cycle off-on may get the system to respond or it may not. if a customer is experie
Equipment:electrical:radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. 2016-12-19 · 1HD-K5W9P-01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin helps the dealer locate needed information to update and service boom! box audio infotainment systems. it also lists software revisions and the fixes addressed in each revision.
What owners report
2015-07-24 · Structure:body · 9,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson fls softail. while driving approximately 40 mph, the rear left side saddle bag fell off the bike. the motorcycle was diagnosed and repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the failure mileage was 9,000. …”
2015-05-18 · Engine · 70 mi“as i was on the entrance ramp of saltwell rd. harrison county, wv 26330 merging onto i-79 northbound my engine locked up and almost threw me off the motorcycle. i grabbed the clutch and coasted to the shoulder of the interstate. i called triple s harley davidson out of morgantown, wv. they came and picked the bike up. [xxx] 2014 harley david…”
2015-05-05 · Service Brakes · 6,000 mi“rear brake rubbing causing caliper and rotor to get hot enough to fry eggs , dealership no help. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.