NHTSA (USA)High Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The saddlebag mounting receptacles may not hold the saddlebags securely to the motorcycle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated ones at no charge.
This page covers 3 recalls and 17 owner complaints for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhxs.
Brake complaints dominate what owners report for the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS Street Glide Special. Multiple owners describe the front brake either locking up unexpectedly during deceleration or delivering no response at all when the lever is applied. On the powertrain side, a couple of owners report shifter components, specifically the shifter shaft and arm, stripping out during normal riding, leaving the bike stuck in gear. Fuel system issues also show up, with at least one owner describing a significant fuel leak originating near the tank after a fill-up, with the leak appearing to stop when the front of the tank was lifted. A single report mentions a saddlebag retention pin failing at highway speed, causing the bag to drop off the bike.
17
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
1
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS has 3 recalls, the most serious being a clutch defect that can prevent full disengagement, making it difficult to slow or stop the motorcycle or causing it to move unexpectedly while in gear.
The clutch system on certain bikes can allow air into the hydraulic master cylinder, and some motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition can leave the clutch partially engaged, which means the rider may struggle to bring the bike to a stop or the motorcycle may lurch forward on its own when the engine is running and a gear is selected. There is also a separate issue with the saddlebags: the mounting hardware on certain bikes may not hold the bags securely, and a bag that works loose at speed can fall onto the road, creating a hazard for following traffic.
At a glance
What can fail
The saddlebag mounting receptacles may not hold the saddlebags securely to the motorcycle.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated ones at no charge.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch master cylinder may fail to generate sufficient pressure to disengage the clutch, particularly after extended parking periods.
What the fix does
Dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system, or the motorcycle may have an incorrect clutch release plate installed. Either condition can prevent the clutch from disengaging properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the correct clutch release plate as needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.