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2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk Electrical system Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
16%of 37 total for the year
Median mileage
1,362miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk, 16% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,362 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“While leading a group of bikes, using the cb radio push to talk (ptt) control to communicate with group ride leaders, my grip on the throttle control slipped, causing a sudden & immediate deceleration of the motorcycle. This resulted in a near miss collision from the bike behind me in the group (there was no brake light indicating I was decelerating). This issue relates directly to the 2014 my vehicles. …”

NHTSA complaint #10551217, filed 2013-11, 400 miles

“After a brief ride of only 5 miles, I parked the above vehicle in my garage. While I was upstairs the smoke alarms went off at my residence and when I opened the door to the garage, the vehicle had caught on fire underneath the seat.”

NHTSA complaint #10615114, filed 2014-07, 1,700 miles

“Front spark plug wire is wearing through rubbing on the fuel tank. Gone unchecked could possibly arc directly to fuel tank or arc after fueling (could cause a fire) I have looked at several other bikes same model and condition exists. Wire needs to be insulated or rerouted. It is not easily noticed by casual inspection.”

NHTSA complaint #10640706, filed 2014-10, 5,000 miles

“The front spark plug wire on 2014 harley davidson touring motorcycles is routed along the left side of the frame under the fuel tank. At the point where the front spark plug wire emerges from beneath the fuel tank, the spark plug wire touches and rubs against the fuel tank. There have been numerous reports from owners of these motorcycles of the insulation being damaged over time by the continuous rubbing on the tank creating the potential for an electrical short circuit and fire at the fuel tank. …”

NHTSA complaint #10617216, filed 2014-07, 200 miles

“A push to talk button for the cb communication system on all harleys for well over 10 years has been on the left side of the handle bar button cluster for bikes with cb and radio. On the new 2014 the button was switched with the cruise control button (which was moved to the left side) and moved to the right hand side control cluster. Because of this and the need to continually grab the throttle control, the button is not as easy to reach while riding. The on/off switch for the bike is directly next to the throttle grip. …”

NHTSA complaint #10549772, filed 2013-10, 1,025 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015220%
2014616%
2012421%
201115%
201027%

Other parts of the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk

Engine
12 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtk

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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