The 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 27,232 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN16V4710002016-06-2727,232 affected
Defect
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…
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 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…
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION
1
SUSPENSION:REAR:MOTORCYCLE FORK/SWINGARM:BEARINGS
1
TIRES
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints8
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson flhtcu electra glide ultra. The contact stated while riding at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal vibration was coming from the handlebars while riding. The…”
“The contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson flhtcu electra glide ultra. The contact stated while riding at various speeds, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the motorcycle. In addition, the contact stated that an abnormal vibration was coming from the handlebars while riding. The…”
“Purchased a new 2016 ultra classic harley davidson now has 9200 mile the compensator started to rattle before I was able to make it home the compensator went completely while driving on highway”
“Electrical system malfunction. Screen for gps and radio stopped working”
“Electrical system malfunction. Screen for gps and radio stopped working”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2016 harley-davidson road glide flhtcu equipped with shinko 77hd (na) tires, size: 180/65/b16 (na). While driving between 70-80 mph, the rear tire suddenly experienced severe vibration and wobbling. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed…”
“Scenario: 2016 ultra 4200 miles that I purchased with zero miles from the dealer. It has always been serviced by the dealer as well. The brakes were fine. I parked at a restaurant and when I came back outside I pulled up to the street and had brakes. I pulled out onto the street and I had no…”
“The headlights at night only lights up the road about 15 feet in front of you going around turns in the road and curves. You are driving in total darkness until the motorcycle is straighten out. And the high beam only lights up a small circle in front of you going down the highway. You can't see…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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