2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX Complaints and Recall Information
The 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX has 1 complaint and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to saddlebag detachment. One complaint details the saddle pins becoming inoperable, causing the right saddlebag to detach while the motorcycle was stationary.
Common Issues
- Saddlebag detachment. The saddle pins may fail, allowing the saddlebag to detach from the motorcycle even at low speeds or when stopped.
There are five recalls affecting various systems including the clutch assembly, brakes, and saddlebag mounting components. These recalls address defects that may impair essential controls and safety equipment on the motorcycle.
Recalls
- Clutch assembly air intrusion. NHTSA recall 13V515000 affects 19,597 motorcycles. The clutch master cylinder may allow air in or have an incorrect clutch release plate, preventing clutch disengagement and making it difficult to slow or stop. Dealers will rebuild the clutch master cylinder and install the correct release plate free of charge.
- Front brake line pinching. Recall 14V319000 covers 66,421 ABS-equipped motorcycles. The front brake line may be pinched, increasing fluid pressure and risking a front wheel lock-up which could cause a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace damaged lines and install cable straps to prevent pinching.
- Saddlebag mounting receptacles. Recall 15V427000 affects 185,272 motorcycles with inadequate mounting receptacles. Saddlebags may separate during riding, creating a hazard. Dealers will replace the mounting receptacles free of charge.
- Clutch lift loss after parking. Recall 15V216000 involves 106,966 motorcycles. The clutch master cylinder may not generate enough lift to disengage the clutch after prolonged parking, increasing crash risk due to unexpected movement. Dealers will flush the clutch system and rebuild the master cylinder at no cost.
- Clutch master cylinder component failure. Recall 14V537000 affects 105,746 motorcycles. A component failure in the clutch master cylinder may reduce pressure needed to keep the clutch disengaged, causing the motorcycle to creep forward unexpectedly. Dealers will rebuild the affected master cylinders free of charge.
Owners facing repeated repairs or unresolved safety recalls should review their state’s lemon laws. These laws may provide protections for buyers encountering persistent defects or warranty service issues involving safety-critical systems.
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX Summary
2014
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
484002
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
106966 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
185272 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
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.
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
105746 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
66421 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
19597 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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.
Complaints
2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
ID: 2120949STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson FLHX. The contact stated that while his daughter was riding 3at 0 MPH, the saddle pins on the motorcycle became inoperable, which caused the right side of the saddle bags to detach from the motorcycle. The dealer was contacted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,945.