2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt recalls & problems
The 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2016 Harley-Davidson Flrt.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 3 | — |
| Service brakes | 2 | — |
| Structure Body | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jan 11, 2024Electrical system
Reverse starter keep going out Had replace two time in one year - Jul 22, 2022 · 5,000 milesService brakes, hydraulic
The contact owns a 2016 Harley-Davidson FLRT Freewheeler. The contact stated that while riding 60 MPH, the front wheel had seized with smoke coming from the front tire after the handlebar brake was released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions where the calipers, rotors, and brake pads were replaced twice; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was then taken to Seacoast Harley-Davidson (17 Lafayette Rd, North Hampton, NH 03862) where the dealer replaced the rotors, brake pads, and front and rear master cylinder brakes, as well as cleaned the calipers; however, the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the… - Jun 5, 2021Unknown or other
Harley Freewheeler Hydraulic Clutch keeps failing on me and when that happens it won't drive. I don't understand why a lot of Harleys had a recall for this problem but my 2016 does not even though it the same problem as the recall bikes. I keep calling harley headquarters about this but they are very rude. It not fair that I have to pay to get this fix while the other Bikers get it for free because of the recall. My bike should be part of the recall because I am have a lot of problems with this situation. Harley refuses to help me . Because of this I was almost in a accident when the clutch gave out and the bike jumped. My wife was with me at the time and we could had gotten killed in a… - Apr 1, 2019 · 2,900 milesService brakes
BRAKE REAR BRAKE FAILED , NO FLUID LEAK AROUND BIKE , AND FLUID RESOVOIR WAS STILL FULL - Jul 2, 2017 · 150 miles · 1 injuryEngine
WHEN YOU RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE THE EXHAUST SYSTEM GETS SO HOT THAT IT BURNS YOUR CALF. I RECEIVED FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE BURNS ON THEM WITH JEANS AND BOOTS ON. WENT TO ER FOR THE BURNS - Sep 1, 2016 · crash · 1 injuryStructure › Body
I DON'T REALLY KNOW WHAT HAPPENED WHY IT DIDN'T STOP OR HOW I SPENT 25 DAYS IN ICU BUT THE MORE I READ BOUT THE RECALLS FOR CLUTCH AND BRAKES FAILING ON OTHER MODELS IT WOULD EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED AND WHY IT WOULDN'T STOP AND I WRACKED
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.