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2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 39,965 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. 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 16V471000 2016-06-27 27,232 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

POWER TRAIN
3
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
Total complaints4

What owners report

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

“The spark plug wire for the front cylinder rubs against the fuel tank wearing the protective sheath around the spark plug wire. Prolonged rubbing will wear a hole in the sheathing and cause an electrical short against the fuel tank or engine stumble. Motorcycle has less than 8100 miles on it and…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2017-06-16

“The assist & slip clutch of my hd nearly got me killed the other day. I was turning in an intersection and had shifted into 2nd gear when a car didn't see me and was coming right at me. I accelerated hard while letting the clutch out, and instead of it grabbing, it slipped! So my motorcycle just…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-05-20

“Transmission shifting hard and loud shifting between some of the gears is extremely harsh and loud and can be felt through the whole bike, from my hands on the handlebars to my feet on the floorboards! It feels like a hammer hitting the transmission whether it is an upshift or a downshift. It…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-04-28

“Clutch may not fully disengage when the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, the clutch may not be fully disengaged.”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2017-04-27
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 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.