2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE recalls and problems

The 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE recalls

Recall 15V-427: Equipment

Reported Jul 6, 2015 · 185,272 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Road King (FLHR), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Road King (FLHP), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), CVO Ultra Limited (FLHTKSE), 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE), and 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), and CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE) motorcycles. The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.

Risk: If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected saddlebag mounting receptacles with updated receptacles, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0166.

2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Engine	1
Structure	1
Steering	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,339 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · reported Aug 17, 2022

I brought my motorcycle into a Harley Davidson dealer for a Virginia State Safety Inspection. The inspector noticed a crack in the powder-coat of paint covering a welded section of the frame. Further investigation revealed the crack in the paint followed the edge of the weld and the weld is lifted off of the frame. Harley Davidson Corporate was notified and I was told the motorcycle is out of warranty and damage was probably cause by miss use or accident. They told me it was an insurance issue. I called Geico and reported the claim. They investigated and denied the claim saying it was not…

Engine · at 36,339 miles · reported Jul 7, 2018

A tappet catastrophically failed, causing complete engine failure. A complete engine failure on a motorcycle is a very dangerous event. Many harley-davidson cvo 110 engines have experienced the exact same failure. The vehicle was in motion on a highway when the engine failed. Harley-davidson is aware of the problem but refuses to acknowledge the defect, which is the result of bad metallurgy and poor design of the tappet to cam interface in the 110 twin-cam engines. These bikes should be recalled for replacement of the cams and tappets. Again, the danger of a catastrophic engine failure in a…

Electrical System · reported Nov 19, 2015

2015 harley davidson flhtkse. Consumer writes in regards to a faulty ignition switch. The consumer stated when he attempted to start the bike, it shut off and would no restart. After several more attempts, the bike started and then shut off, and displayed a fault code " forks locked". The bike was towed to the nearest dealer. However, they were unable to find a problem. The bike was returned to the consumer, with the repairs. When the consumer attempted turn right after a complete stop, the bike shut down again and would not restart. The same message appeared on the screen. Once again, the…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE: 15V-427 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Harley-Davidson FLHTKSE?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,339 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.