2017 Harley-Davidson Trike recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2017 Harley-Davidson Trike owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (4), Fuel system (2), Engine (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
06/10/2019 · Fuel system
WHEN THE ENGINE ON MY 2017 HARLEY DAVIDSON TRIGLIDE GETS HOT, IT WILL STALL WHEN I COME TO STOP. THIS ISSUE BEGAN AFTER 5000 MILES, AND I'VE HAD IT IN THE SHOP 2 TIMES, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MY TRIKE STILL HAS ONLY HD STOCK PARTS. IT ALSO WILL NOT START IN GEAR WITH THE CLUTCH ENGAGED, WHICH CAUSES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IT STALLS, AS I MUST TRY TO…
03/18/2019 · Transmission / drivetrain
WHILE RIDING THE TRIKE STALLS OUT WHILE STOPPED AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, OR STOP SIGNS. TOOK IT TO HARLEY, THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH IT. AFTER RIDING FOR FOURTY YEARS, PRETTY SURE I KNOW IS SOMETHING IS WRONG, AND THERE IS! AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE, I FIND THAT I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM, AND THAT THE FIX IS A FAULTY SAFETY SWITCH ON THE CLUTCH. THE…
03/11/2019 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE FREE WHEELER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DESPERADO HARLEY-DAVIDSON (1201 S BENTSEN RD, MCALLEN, TX 78501) AND THE CONTACT WAS…
01/14/2019 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR, THE CLUTCH SEIZED, FAILED TO SHIFT, AND REMAINED STUCK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED LUMBERJACK HARLEY-DAVIDSON (2518 NW STALLINGS DR, NACOGDOCHES, TX 75964, (936) 715-0100) AND A MECHANIC WAS SUPPOSED TO RETRIEVE THE VEHI…
01/11/2019 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRIKE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V734000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED EISENHAUER'S TIOGA COUNTY HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 570-659-5000 (LOCATED AT 2911 S MAIN ST, MANSFIELD, PA 16933) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF…
05/03/2018 · Fuel system
TRIKE CONSTANTLY STALLS WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP, AND HAVE TO APPLY BRAKES BOTH AT SAME TIME OR JUST FRONT OR REAR IT APPEARS AS INTERMITTENT AT TIMES. SAFETY HAZARD HAVING TO COMPLETELY STOP IN AN INTERSECTION WHEN STALLED, INSTEAD OF JUST DISENGAGING CLUTCH AND COASTING TO START AS OLDER BIKES/ TRIKES.