5 recalls across 5 model years
The Harley-Davidson FLHTKL has 5 recalls covering 2015 through 2019, with the most serious being a clutch defect on 2015, 2016, and 2017-2018 models where the clutch cannot fully disengage, allowing the motorcycle to move unexpectedly while in gear and the engine running.
The clutch issue appears across three separate year groups. On 2017-2018 models, a clutch that fails to disengage can cause an abrupt loss of control. The same failure mode affects 2016 models and 2015 models, where the clutch plate can stick and leave the drivetrain engaged when the rider expects it to be disconnected.
The 2015 model year also has a saddlebag mounting recall: if the bag is not adequately secured, it can separate from the motorcycle at speed and become a road hazard for other vehicles. On 2017-2019 models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit, the rear red reflectors may be absent, reducing the motorcycle's visibility to drivers approaching from behind.
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Top 2 of 2 categories across HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTKL
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 60% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 40% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
