2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcu years
- Not enough data 10th of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. That ranks 10th out of 16 Flhtcu model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 13,500 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 25% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 25% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 45,490 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain Touring and CVO Touring motorcycles, including 2017-2019 FLHTCU, FLHTCUL, FLHTK ANV, FLHTKL, FLTRU, FLHTK, and 2016-2019 FLHTKSE, FLHTKSE ANV, and FLTRUSE models equipped with a Harley-Davidson Detachable Tour-Pak Luggage Conversion Kit (Part numbers 53000291, 53000291A, and 53000567). The kit did not include replacement rear red reflectors for the ones that are eliminated by installing this kit. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: Without the rear red reflectors, the motorcycle has reduced visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install the replacement reflectors, free of charge. The recall began August 19, 2019. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0629.
Power train:clutch assembly
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Ultra Limited (FLHTK), Ultra Limited Low (FLHTKL), Ultra Limited Shrine (FLHTK SHRINE), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU), Road Glide (FLTRX), Road Glide Special (FLTRXS), Freewheeler (FLRT), Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG), CVO Limited (FLHTKSE) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE) motorcycles, 2017 Softail Slim S (FLSS), Fat Boy S (FLSTFBS) and CVO Pro Street Breakout (FXSE) motorcycles, 2018 115th Anniversary Ultra Limited (FLHTK ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide (FLHX ANV), 115th Anniversary Street Glide Special (FLHXS ANX), 115th Anniversary Tri Glide Ultra (FLHTCUTG ANV), 115th Anniversary CVO Limited (FLHTKSE ANV) and CVO Road Glide (FLTRXSE) motorcycles. The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
Risk: If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will install a new secondary clutch actuator piston assembly, free of charge. The recall began November 5, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0173.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2017 Electric Glide Ultra Classic (FLHTCU), Police Electra Glide (FLHTP), Police Road King (FLHP), Road King (FLHR), Road King Special (FLHRXS), Street Glide (FLHX), Street Glide Special (FLHXS), Road Glide (FLTRX), and Road Glide Special (FLTRXS) motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, a clamp used to secure an engine oil cooler line may have been improperly installed.
Risk: The incorrectly installed clamp may result in the engine oil cooler line detaching, causing a sudden loss of oil, potentially into the path of the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the oil cooler line clamps, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2017. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0170.
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 2017 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU. The contact stated that while riding at 5 MPH, the motorcycle failed to shift out of gear or stop as needed. The motorcycle fell over on the contactâs right leg, causing the leg to become swollen. The contact used a bag of ice to help with the…
ABS module failure resulting in front brake locking up. ABS module failed resulting in brake failure. While I was not involved in any incident the failed part showed no signs of beginning to fail. One day I I got onto the motorcycle and when I went to squeeze the front brake it was hard as a rock…
Head gasket lets loose and oil all over rear tire! Vehicle on highway in motion, not good.
The "day maker headlight " found on the harley davidson ultra classic is completely unusable.in using the led bulbs on this system the refractory nature of the lens dictates that a horizontal line with light below the line and darkness above it a distance keeps the light from shining into the…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtcu | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Flhtcu | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtcu | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhtcu | 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 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?
Owners most often report engine, exterior lighting, power train problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 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 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.