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2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 190,369 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VISIBILITY 19V574000 2019-08-05 12,733 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 TRAIN 18V734000 2018-10-18 177,636 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Clutch switch not working this causes not being able to start the engine in gear with the clutch disengaged, if the engine is stalled the motorcycle has to be put in neutral to be restarted this causes a serious safety issue when in heavy traffic. This a known problem since 2014.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-04-28

“Clutch safety switch failed after warranty was up. Cannot start motorcycle in gear. This is a common problem and could cause death and or injury not being able to restart motorcycle in traffic”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2020-02-01
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtkl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.