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2018 Harley-davidson FLHTKSE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1645965
Internal NHTSA #	11310386
Manufacurer	Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Brand	HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model	FLHTKSE
Model Year	2018
File date	24/01/20
Component	ENGINE
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Engine suddenly lost power and became very hot after sustained highway speeds (75mph), when shifted down to pass another vehicle. In addition to the loss of power vehicle fuel consumption increased dramatically. Dealer found engine experienced engine oil sumping, whereby the engine oil pump was not returning sufficient oil to the oil tank. Excess oil was collecting in the bottom of the crank case. This oil would build up to the point that the crank would come into contact with the excess and cause foaming. The resulting lack of lubrication has caused significant internal engine damage. Harley davidson has known about this problem since the introduction of their 2017 models. They have come out with numerous design changes to the oil pump, however, the sumping has continued through the 2017, 2018, and 2019 model years. In 2020 they have now come out with yet another pump design which they contend will fix the problem. In the mean time harley has not conducted a recall on the prior models, leaving the entire 3 years of production of touring models subject to loss of power during critical periods, such as accelerating to pass another vehicle. Harley recommends that the oil pump be replaced at owner cost if engine upgrades are added, but they will not replace the pump at the company's expense until internal engine damage occurs. It appears that they are attempting to wait out for the expiration of the manufacturers original 2 year warranty.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	8900
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Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TYLER, TX
VIN pattern	1HD1TEH13JBXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	75
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
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Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2018 Harley-davidson FLHTKSE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2018 Harley-davidson FLHTKSE Engine Problems, Complaints and Defects

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