2014 Harley-Davidson FLS SOFTAIL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Engine: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 |
2015: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10714673 · 2015-05-05 (May 5, 2015)
REAR BRAKE RUBBING CAUSING CALIPER AND ROTOR TO GET HOT ENOUGH TO FRY EGGS , DEALERSHIP NO HELP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10714673 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10716987 · 2015-05-18 (May 18, 2015)
AS I WAS ON THE ENTRANCE RAMP OF SALTWELL RD. HARRISON COUNTY, WV 26330 MERGING ONTO I-79 NORTHBOUND MY ENGINE LOCKED UP AND ALMOST THREW ME OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. I GRABBED THE CLUTCH AND COASTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE INTERSTATE. I CALLED TRIPLE S HARLEY DAVIDSON OUT OF MORGANTOWN, WV. THEY CAME AND PICKED THE BIKE UP. [XXX] 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 70 miles reported. Look up ODI 10716987 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10743345 · 2015-07-24 (July 24, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLS SOFTAIL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE REAR LEFT SIDE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF THE BIKE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10743345 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V725000 · Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Reported: 2014-11-12 (November 12, 2014)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 FLS Softail motorcycles manufactured March 25, 2013, to October 2, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. And without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will correct the body control module software, free of charge. The recall began November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0618.
NHTSA campaign record ↗