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2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (5) · Engine (5) · Service Brakes (2)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

81 /100
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13
Complaints
1
Recalls
82
Service bulletins
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Deaths

Safety recalls (1)

Power Train:clutch Assembly 2018-10-18 · campaign 18V734000 · 177,636 vehicles

Defect: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE

Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.

Service bulletins (82)

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 2026-09-17 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1490 (v 26.9.4): 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. note: the tech

Unknown Or Other 2026-08-14 · M1733 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1733: cosmetic cylinder staining (all milwaukee-eight models). purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that cosmetic staining or etching on the inside of the cylinder bore does not have an impact on engine performance, oil consumption, or overall functionality. this

Vehicle Speed Control 2026-07-30 · M1508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1508 (rev d): 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose: revision c. to inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (part no. 83388-09c) for trike models. as of january 28, 2020 all trike platform vehicles will be manufactured using the new reverse motor.

Wheels 2026-07-25 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1490 (v 26.8.3): 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). version version 26.8.3, release dat

Fuel/Propulsion System 2026-06-11 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

service bulletin m1490 (v 26.7.3): 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). version 26.7.3. release date:• week

Unknown Or Other 2026-04-25 · PAB1182 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1182: trike saddlebags kit informational update. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that the trike saddlebags kit (part no. 84031-11) has an informational update: the drill template that is inside the kit, is only used for 2009-202

Showing the 6 most recent of 82 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2022-07-11 · Engine

“while riding at 55mph the bike suddenly lost oil pressure and started blowing an enormous amount of smoke out the exhaust and the breather tubes in the intake. this caused oil to come out and blow back under the rear tires which could have resulted in loss of control. i was able to stop and when i checked the oil the cap blew out into my hand becau…”

2019-03-19 · Power Train

“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhtcutg. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. mcmahon's cycle sales inc. (613 7th ave, beaver falls, pa 15010, (724)-846-6251) was contacted and confirmed t…”

2019-03-15 · Power Train

“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson tri glide (flhtcutg). the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called fort bragg harley-davidson at (910) 864-1200 (located at 3950 sycamore dairy rd…”

2019-03-11 · Engine · 3,700 mi

“oil pressure switch worked it's way out only indicating low pressure by the time while riding. i got it to my dealer after they told me to bring it in when parked the switch was out far enough to cause the oil to pour out. if this had happend when riding in my opinion the engine would sieze causing the wheels to lock and throw the rider off the mot…”

2019-01-28 · Power Train

“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhtcutg. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. fort worth harley-davidson (3025 w loop 820 s, fort worth, tx 76116, (855) 897-2953) was contacted and confirm…”

2018-11-15 · Power Train · 4,500 mi

“harley davidson recall # 0173 i had went to the hd dealer when i found out about the recall, i had the service department look up my vin to verify that it was in the recall, they said it was, they wrote up a service ticket for the recall, i went and checked on the status of the parts today, i was told that harley davison won't let the dealer order…”

2018-04-11 · Service Brakes · 636 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhtcutg. while pushing the motorcycle out of the garage without starting the engine, a scraping noise was heard coming from the rear right brake. the vehicle was taken to motown harley-davidson (14100 telegraph rd, taylor, mi 48180, (734) 947-4647) where it was diagnosed that the rear right rotors were h…”

2018-04-02 · Service Brakes · 200 mi · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owned a 2017 harley-davidson flhtcutg. while driving approximately 52 mph approaching a traffic signal, the rider in front of the contact stopped suddenly. the contact downshifted twice and applied both brakes; however, the motorcycle did not stop and the front end snapped. when the brakes were applied, the motorcycle pulled to the …”

2018-01-26 · Engine · 4,500 mi

“every now and then the engine will stall out during stop & go traffic or when you pull into a parking lot with the clutch pulled in & no throttle. this has happened three times in the last month. i hear by internet threads that harley is aware of this situation and has chosen not to make this public to owners. do we wait till someone gets killed …”

2017-08-22 · Engine · 30 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhtcutg (tri-glide ultra). while driving 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated and jerked excessively, causing discomfort to the driver and passenger. the motorcycle also became extremely hot, causing minor burns to the contact's leg. medical attention was not required. the motorcycle was taken to war horse ha…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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