The 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtk has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 190,369 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
VISIBILITY19V5740002019-08-0512,733 affected
Defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part…
Consequence
Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
POWER TRAIN18V7340002018-10-18177,636 affected
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…
Consequence
If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
POWER TRAIN
6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“When coming to a complete stop the rpm drops and motor stalls. Have to get back to neutral and restart the bike.”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 harley-davidson flhtk. The contact stated that the recall repair for nhtsa campaign number: 18v734000 (power train) failed to provide a permanent remedy. The vehicle was serviced by cannonball harley-davidson (3912 s us hwy 41, terre haute, in 47802, [REDACTED]). The…”
“Motorcycle stalls cuts out in stop and go traffic. Rpms drop from 1,000 - 500 when you apply fuel it sputters and cuts out. Took to dealership they said it was normal, but if it stalled out while in the freeway then bring it in.”
“Motorcycle stalls cuts out in stop and go traffic. Rpms drop from 1,000 - 500 when you apply fuel it sputters and cuts out. Took to dealership they said it was normal, but if it stalled out while in the freeway then bring it in.”
“Harley-davidson has issued their technical advisory ta0022 to dealers but not customers. It identifies a problem of oil transferring from the motorcycle's transmission to the primary chain case resulting in below minimum required oil volume in the transmission and too much oil in the primary…”
“On a daily basis, while operating the motorcycle with the clutch engaged, in gear, and at idle speed, the engine will stall. This occurs when you are stopping for a stop sign, red light, or in bumper-to-bumper traffic. When this occurs, you can not restart the engine. New restrictions on the…”
“Vehicle looses transmission fluid. 3 trips to the dealership and has not been resolved and continues to do it. Safety issue as once the transmission runs out of oil it may lock up and cause an accident, due to being unable to control the vehicle.”
“It is transferring oil from the transmission to the primary while riding. This causes the primary to overfill which results in clutch issues and difficulty finding neutral. The transmission is going down which is probably decreasing its life and could cause it to lock up due to low oil level. This…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtk as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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