2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcu years
- Not enough data 5th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 5 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. That ranks 5th out of 16 Flhtcu model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 11,450 miles. There are 5 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 5safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 44% | 11,450 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% | 3,510 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 22% | 20 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 14,600 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls (5)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
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.
Power train:clutch assembly
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.
Power train:clutch assembly
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic
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.
Power train:clutch assembly
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Motorcycle equipped with a Power Belt, Part line: Replacement Drive Belt, Part Number: 40024-09 HTD 1960-14M-140. The contact indicated that after installing the replacement drive belt and test riding the motorcycle, it was discovered that…
The contact owns a 2014 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the clutch was unable to disengage, preventing a shift to the intended gear. The contact added DOT 4 fluid into the clutch reservoir however, the failure recurred with the clutch…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH UPHILL, THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO FAIL AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SWITCH GEARS. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND PARKED THE VEHICLE. AFTERWARDS, THE CLUTCH BEGAN TO PERFORM CORRECTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE…
My motorcycle in terms of motorcycles although five years old, is relatively new, meticulously kept, and only has approximately 16,600 miles on the odometer.on tuesday may 28th, i had just gotten off the interstate exit that takes me to my home. As i approached the stoplight i was braking and…
After using the usb as a media source, the next time the motorcycle is power cycled the stereo defaults to fm and resets the fade control. Harley initially said this was due to software, but then changed to saying it was normal operation. On november 16th, i spoke with case manager (john), who…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtcu | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtcu | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Flhtcu | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtcu | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 | 9 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhtcu | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 Flhtcu | 6 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtcu | 31 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtcu | 70 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtcu | 81 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtcu | 48 | 0 |
| 1998 Flhtcu | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtcu | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtcu | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?
Yes, 5 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcu model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.