The 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 484,002 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT15V4270002015-07-06185,272 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 TRAIN15V2160002015-04-13106,966 affected
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…
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.
Remedy
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 TRAIN14V5370002014-09-05105,746 affected
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…
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.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14V3190002014-06-1266,421 affected
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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…
POWER TRAIN13V5150002013-10-1719,597 affected
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…
Consequence
If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
4
SERVICE BRAKES
2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EQUIPMENT
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu as of
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