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2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU

1 recalls, 8 complaints - 1 TSBs

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.
250,757 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING2
ENGINE2
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
TIRES1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Sep 12, 2014
Incident date: Apr 5, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRU MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END VIBRATED AND THE MOTORCYCLE WOBBLED. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE CORRODED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLA... Read more
TIRES Aug 12, 2014
Incident date: Aug 8, 2014
MY DUNLOP FRONT TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO "DRY ROT" ON THE SIDE WALL. IT IS ON A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE FLHX WITH ONLY 11800 MILES ON IT. MY DEALER SAID THAT IT IS THE SECOND ONE THAT HE HAS SEEN ON A STREET GLIDE IN THE PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS. I WAS ADVISED BY MY MECHANIC NOT TO DRIV... Read more
ENGINE Oct 3, 2012
Incident date: Sep 24, 2012
COMPENSATOR SHOWED SEVERE WEAR AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Aug 13, 2012
COMING TO A SLOW CONTROLLED STOP AT A RED LIGHT. AS THE BIKE DECELERATED THROUGH 40 MILES PER HOUR THE HANDLES BARS SHOOK, SIDE TO SIDE, OUT OF MY HANDS. MY BIKE IS A US MODEL NOW IMPORTED TO CANADA. HARLEY SAYS THEY HAVE NO WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE OF THIS AND WILL NOT ADDRESS ANY WARRANTY OR... Read more
STEERING Aug 13, 2012
Incident date: Aug 13, 2012
COMING TO A SLOW CONTROLLED STOP AT A RED LIGHT. AS THE BIKE DECELERATED THROUGH 40 MILES PER HOUR THE HANDLES BARS SHOOK, SIDE TO SIDE, OUT OF MY HANDS. MY BIKE IS A US MODEL NOW IMPORTED TO CANADA. HARLEY SAYS THEY HAVE NO WARRANTY COVERAGE BECAUSE OF THIS AND WILL NOT ADDRESS ANY WARRANTY OR... Read more
ENGINE Aug 1, 2012
Incident date: Jul 31, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTRU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXHAUST WAS OVERHEATED AND THE ELECTRICAL WIRES WERE OVERHEATED AS WELL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO NOTIFY THE MANUFACTURER. THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. ... Read more
STEERING Oct 22, 2011
Incident date: Sep 24, 2011
AT APPROXIMATELY 45-35MPH, WHEN DECELERATING, THE FRONT END WOBBLES VIOLENTLY, TO THE POINT WHERE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HANDS FIRMLY ON THE BARS TO CONTROL IT. FIRST NOTICED WHEN BIKE WAS IN 3RD GEAR, LET OFF THROTTLE WHILE CRUISING TO STOP AND USED BOTH HANDS TO ZIP UP JACKET; NEARLY CRASHED AS IT WOB... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 22, 2011
Incident date: Sep 24, 2011
AT APPROXIMATELY 45-35MPH, WHEN DECELERATING, THE FRONT END WOBBLES VIOLENTLY, TO THE POINT WHERE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR HANDS FIRMLY ON THE BARS TO CONTROL IT. FIRST NOTICED WHEN BIKE WAS IN 3RD GEAR, LET OFF THROTTLE WHILE CRUISING TO STOP AND USED BOTH HANDS TO ZIP UP JACKET; NEARLY CRASHED AS IT WOB... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
HD-TT-436 Jun 10, 2014
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HARLEY DAVIDSON: EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE SPEED SENSORS (VSS) ARE BEING REPLACED DUE TO CIRCUIT PROBLEMS AND ARE INOPERATIVE, ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, THEY ARE BEING TESTED AND COMING BACK WITH NO TROUBLE. *PE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU across all model years (2010, 2019).

9 Total Recalls
70 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2019 1 1 View
2018 2 0 View
2017 2 3 View
2016 1 10 View
2013 0 10 View
2012 (current) 1 8
2011 1 27 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 0 11 View

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