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Harley-Davidson in the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

NHTSA campaign 16V-471 · Reported June 27, 2016 · 27,232 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Harley-Davidson FLHX
VEHICLES AFFECTED
27,232
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.
COST
Free

The short version

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported a problem with the power train clutch assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

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.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-471.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Harley-Davidson FLHX

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

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