The 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,560 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC14V7500002014-11-241,560 affected
Defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may…
Consequence
If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414-343-4056. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0162.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
3
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
2
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 flhtcutg tri glide ultra classic. The contact stated while riding 70 mph, the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the motorcycle to cool down. The motorcycle cooled down and operated normal;…”
“The contact owns a 2015 harley-davidson flhtcutg tri glide ultra classic. The contact stated while riding 70 mph, the check engine and coolant temperature warning lights illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the motorcycle to cool down. The motorcycle cooled down and operated normal;…”
“Descending a downhill 20mph road that merged from the left . Rear brakes failed and lost control , sideswiping a guard rail on the right side of vehicle . No severe personal injuries, but extensive damage to motorcycle ( hd trike )”
“Brake light comes on and stays on while idling and riding.cooling light comes on at idle and while riding.all cooling parts have been replaced ,cooling sensor, thermostat,water pump and cap but no code is thrown”
“Brake light comes on and stays on while idling and riding.cooling light comes on at idle and while riding.all cooling parts have been replaced ,cooling sensor, thermostat,water pump and cap but no code is thrown”
“Brake light comes on and stays on while idling and riding.cooling light comes on at idle and while riding.all cooling parts have been replaced ,cooling sensor, thermostat,water pump and cap but no code is thrown”
“My headlight is getting hazed over”
“Clutch pressure plate after 18,000 miles they must be replaced”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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