2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
2 recalls, 10 complaints - 18 TSBs
18V076000 Jan 29, 2018
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra G... Read more
Consequence
These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0... Read more
11V506000 Oct 19, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM... Read more
Consequence
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Oct 28, 2019
Incident date: Oct 21, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA (FLHR) MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH SIGNIFIED THAT THE MORTORCYCLE DID NOT HAVE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING ABILITY. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 10, 2019
Incident date: Aug 15, 2018
THE SADDLE BAG FELL OFF WHILE GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND COLLIDED WITH THE MOTORCYCLE BEHIND IT CAUSING THE RIDER TO COME OFF AT 100 KM/HOUR. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THE SADDLE BAG HAS COME OFF. THE PREVIOUS TIME, IT WAS THE OTHER SIDE SO THE OWNER OF THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS EXTRA CAREFUL TO BE SUR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Mar 11, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR (ROAD KING). THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) WAS PERFORMED ON MARCH 11, 2018 AT QUEEN CITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON (5960 DIXIE HIGHWAY FAIRFIELD, OHIO 45014 PHONE 513-874-4343) HOWEVER, THE REPAIR DID NOT C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 28, 2017
Incident date: Jun 30, 2016
HEADLIGHTS AND PASSING LAMPS FLICKER ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AT NIGHT. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO WIRING FOR THE HEADLIGHT AND PASSING LAMPS. HAPPENS WHEN YOU TURN THE HANDLEBARS LEFT OR RIGHT. HAPPENS SITTING STILL AND WHILE MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 28, 2017
Incident date: Jun 30, 2016
HEADLIGHTS AND PASSING LAMPS FLICKER ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN AT NIGHT. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE RELATED TO WIRING FOR THE HEADLIGHT AND PASSING LAMPS. HAPPENS WHEN YOU TURN THE HANDLEBARS LEFT OR RIGHT. HAPPENS SITTING STILL AND WHILE MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION.
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 7, 2017
Incident date: Mar 27, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH APPROACHING A CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC JAM, THE REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP WHEN APPLIED AND THE FRONTAL BRAKE LEVELER WAS VERY HARD TO APPLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST BETWEEN THE LANES OF TRAFFIC UNTIL THE FRONTAL ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 5, 2015
Incident date: May 26, 2015
WHILE TRYING TO STOP AT A STOP SIGH THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK AT ALL AFTER GETTING STOPPED AND PARKING THE BIKE, THE BREAK LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS PULLING ON THE BREAK IT LOOSENED UP SO I RODE BIKE TO REPAIR SHOP. EVERY TIME THE FRONT BREAK WOULD ENGAGE (WHICH WAS NOT EVE... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jan 8, 2015
Incident date: May 26, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR ROAD KING. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACE... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 25, 2014
Incident date: Jul 24, 2014
RIGHT SIDE OF THE ENGINE OVERHEATING TO THE POINT OF BURNING MY PANTS AND LEGS. COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE FOR A $20K BIKE. HARLEY STATES THAT IS IS NORMAL. THERE IS NOTHING NORMAL FOR A RIDER TO BURN HIS/HER LEGS. *TR
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Mar 24, 2012
Incident date: Jun 29, 2011
HARLEY HAS A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH REAR BRAKES. THIS BIKE WAS BRAND NEW THEY FAILED TO ADDRESS IT IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT CAN CAUSE INSTABILITY TO A NEW DRIVER. WITH 53 YEARS RIDING EXPERIENCE I GOT THE BIKE TO A HALT. THIS PROBLEM IS SYSTEM WIDE AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REC... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
18 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
PAB1146
Dec 21, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
PAB1100
Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, sho
TT413
Jun 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector
TT413
Jun 9, 2020
020000 SUSPENSION
TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector
1HD-M5D3X-11
Oct 4, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1296A: TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT CHECKING AND FILLING PROCEDURES. REVISION. Purpose: This bulletin is being revised to inform dealers that the transmission lubricant check and fill procedures have been updated. This should
1HDM5V2A05
Apr 27, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee
M1416
Dec 18, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
1HD-C6F3G-12
Sep 7, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS DOCUMENT WILL OUTLINE INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEROTOR STYLE OIL PUMPS. IT PROVIDES INSPECTION PROCEDURES ONLY WITHOUT SPECIFICATIONS.
1HD-C6F3G-12
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS DOCUMENT WILL OUTLINE INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEROTOR STYLE OIL PUMPS. IT PROVIDES INSPECTION PROCEDURES ONLY WITHOUT SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08043
Opened: Jul 17, 2008 , Closed: Aug 8, 2008
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHI... Read more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR across all model years (1999, 2022).
24
Total Recalls
100
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2011 (current) | 2 | 10 | |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |