The 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 292,238 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. 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.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
4
STRUCTURE:BODY
3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints13
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Saddlebag fell off while driving. Dealer inspected and did not find cause. Previous recall fix had been completed.”
“Clutch became frozen in gear requiring towing. Event occurred twice. Difficulty getting into neutral. Dealer made repairs at my expense. There was a recall for these issues for later models!”
“On interstate water pump failure at 9000 miles on the bike. Had the water pump replaced at denver harley cost $810.00”
“2015 harley davidson flhtk. Consumer writes in regards to disturbing engine implosion. *ld the consumer stated while driving at high speeds the engine on the vehicle blew. *js”
“Clutch began slipping at 14,000 miles while in 6th gear while on interstate. Resulted in evasive maneuvers being taken by myself and other motorists to avoid collision, as I was in the middle lane. Dealership stated that the clutch is not covered in warranty.”
“After sitting in the sun approx. 8 hours, while in motion, engine died approx. 2 seconds when stopping, turning or accelerating. 1 time engine sputtered when it died at a stop, the other times engine just stopped running. Started right back up. Ok if fuel tank and pcm (seat) are covered or bike in…”
“After sitting in the sun approx. 8 hours, while in motion, engine died approx. 2 seconds when stopping, turning or accelerating. 1 time engine sputtered when it died at a stop, the other times engine just stopped running. Started right back up. Ok if fuel tank and pcm (seat) are covered or bike in…”
“After sitting in the sun approx. 8 hours, while in motion, engine died approx. 2 seconds when stopping, turning or accelerating. 1 time engine sputtered when it died at a stop, the other times engine just stopped running. Started right back up. Ok if fuel tank and pcm (seat) are covered or bike in…”
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 Flhtk as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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