Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2016

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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June 27, 2016

(Campaign #: 0169)

Clutch may not Fully Disengage

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 (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS), Softail Slim S (FLSS), and CVO Softail Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles. 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 ID: 16V471000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 27,232

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0169.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 83.68

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May 10, 2016

(Campaign #: 0168)

Engine Vibrations may Damage the Ignition Switch

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.

NHTSA ID: 16V283000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 8,060

Consequence Summary:

If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install an improved ignition switch, free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2016. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0168.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 71.38

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