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2014 Harley-Davidson FlhtkseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-427 the manufacturer reports only 81% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls4Lowest repair rate 81%Owner complaints51 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine20
Fuel/propulsion system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

4 recalls

2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtkse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

81%repaired · 2017 Q1

Equipment

Recall 15V-427 · Jul 6, 2015 · 185,272 vehicles · 149,553 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

88%repaired · 2016 Q1

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 14V-537 · Sep 5, 2014 · 105,746 vehicles · 93,187 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2015 Q3

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 14V-319 · Jun 12, 2014 · 66,421 vehicles · 60,799 repaired

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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

97%repaired · 2015 Q1

Power train: clutch assembly

Recall 13V-515 · Oct 17, 2013 · 19,597 vehicles · 19,085 repaired

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2014 vs. every other Flhtkse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flhtkse median. How we score

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In owners' words

What Flhtkse owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MY 2014 HARLEY HAS HAD TWO COMPENSATORS REPLACED AND NOW THEY ARE REPLACING A 3RD ONE IN LESS THAN TWO TEARS. THANKFULLY NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED BUT FROM WHAT I READ THIS IS HAPPENING ON A LOT OF HARLEYS AND COULD BE DANGEROUST IF IT FAILED IN TRANSIT.
Complaint 10895858 · Aug 15, 2016
ENGINE COOLANT LEAK STARTED AT ABOUT 700 TOTAL MILES. THE LEAK APPEARS FROM THE COOLANT PUMP HOUSING. IF IT IS LEAKING WHILE RIDING THE SLIPPERY COOLANT SPLASHES ONTO THE REAR TIRE AFFECTING TRACTION. THE LEAK CAN POSSIBLY BE SPLASHING ON THE REAR BRAKE ROTORS AFFECTING BRAKING. NOW WITH ONLY 1,450…
Complaint 10553637 · Nov 24, 2013 · 700 miles

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