2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS recalls and problems

The 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS has 5 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS 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.

Recall 15V-216: Power Train

Reported Apr 13, 2015 · 106,966 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) notified the agency on April 9, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Electra Glide Ultra Classic - Twin Cooled (FLHTCU TC), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2015 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low (FLHTCUL), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Low - Twin Cooled (FLHTCUL TC), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and 2014 CVO Road King (FLHRSE) motorcycles. On July 31, 2015, Harley-Davidson expanded the recall to cover an additional 61,065 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the clutch master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began April 23, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0165.

Recall 14V-537: Power Train

Reported Sep 5, 2014 · 105,746 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE), CVO Road King (FLHRSE), CVO Breakout (FXSBSE), Electra Glide Ultra Classic Twin Cooled (FLHTCUTC), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Street Glide Shrine (FLHX SHRINE), and CVO Softail Deluxe (FLSTNSE). In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.

Risk: If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will rebuild the affected clutch master cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0159 & 0160.

Recall 14V-319: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jun 12, 2014 · 66,421 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 ABS-equipped Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, models FLHTK, FLHTKSE, FLHTKSHRINE, FLHTCU, FLHTCUTC, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHXSHRINE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHP, and FLHRSE, manufactured July 1, 2013, through May 7, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.

Risk: A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles for brake line damage and replace the damaged lines as necessary. Dealers will also install one or two cable straps to properly prevent the line from being pinched in the future, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.

Recall 13V-515: Power Train

Reported Oct 17, 2013 · 19,597 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014 FLHTCU, FLHTK, FLHTP, FLHX, FLHXS, FLHTKSE, and FLHRSE motorcycles manufactured May 3, 2013, through October 14, 2013. The clutch master cylinder may allow air into the clutch system. Additionally, the motorcycles may have been assembled with an incorrect clutch release plate. Either condition may prevent the clutch from disengaging.

Risk: If the clutch does not disengage, the rider may have difficulty slowing or stopping the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson has already notified owners, and dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the proper clutch release plate, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2013. Harley-Davidson's recall number is 0153. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-800-258-2464.

2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	4
Power Train	2
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Unknown or Other	2
Equipment	2
Engine	2
Structure	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS complaints

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

Service Brakes · at 18,500 miles · reported Mar 15, 2020

Was riding and when I was coming to a stop the front brakes completely locked up. The motorcycle was completly immovable

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 8,646 miles · reported Dec 26, 2019

I filled the gas tank and returned home. After about an hour, the wife noticed a strong odor of fuel coming from the garage. I went outside and noticed a significant amount of gasoline was on the floor. I started investigating as to why this occurred. I wasn't able to identify the problem, but noticed that when I lifted the front of the tank, the leak would stop. I took the bike to a local repair shop and between us we determined a weld on the front of the tank was the leak. We drained approximately a gallon and a half of fuel out and the leak stopped. I contacted two dealerships and was told…

Service Brakes · at 2,300 miles · reported Nov 18, 2018

I just got on to my bike and comming up to a curve at the end of my street I grabbed my front brake and had no brake response at all. It resulted in me crashing into a fence at low speed. Harley has recalled the ABS on older model bikes but mine has the same module as those bikes recalled. No recall has been made on 2014 bikes yet.

Unknown or Other · at 8,100 miles · reported Jun 12, 2018

Purchased our 2014 street glide special on april 21, 2018. On june 11, 2018 the pins holding the right saddlebag failed causing the saddlebag to fall off. (We always check before a ride!), luckily no one was injured. We were doing about 55 MPH on a mountain hwy going uphill and on a slight left turn. The dealership informed us there was a recall on the pins in 2015 and that ours had been replaced in 2017. So, not even a year later the same issue is happening with the recalled replacement pins? Dealership will not replace our saddlebags. Because it's a special they are asking over $600 to…

Engine · at 8,000 miles · reported Nov 6, 2017

I ride 2014 harley davidson motorcycle. Coming home from weekend ride. I stopped to put on warmer clothes, when I got off freeway, went to down shift and my shifter shaft and shifter arm were stripped off. I hadn"t touched my shifter for 200 miles. I was left stranded and had to call for a tow. I went on harley website there are numerous complaints from 2013 and up of for the same problem. Harley will not issue a recall witch I fill is there problem. Being stranded in the middle of no where on the side of the road is dangerous and irresponsible on harleys part. I have had 4 other harley…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS: 15V-427 (equipment), 15V-216 (power train), 14V-537 (power train), 14V-319 (service brakes, hydraulic), 13V-515 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHXS?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,000 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.