2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 2 TSBs

11V037000 Jan 31, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THE BODY CONTROL MODULES (BCM) INSTALLED ON THESE MOTORCYCLES (PART NUMBERS 69991-11 AND 69993-11) HAVE A CASE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEALED DURING PRODUCTION. ... Read more
Consequence
AN ENGINE STALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC CAN RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
6,964 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
ENGINE1
ENGINE Dec 19, 2013
Incident date: Oct 9, 2013
TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL DELUXE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE FLASHING INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Nov 9, 2011
Incident date: Aug 5, 2011
REAR RUNNING LIGHTS RANDOMLY, REPEATEDLY GOING OUT -- THEY'VE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST ONE PER MONTH. THE BIKE IS CURRENTLY ON ITS FOURTH NEW BULB. OTHERS HAVE NOTED THAT THEY'RE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jun 15, 2011
Incident date: Jun 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL DELUXE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE IT TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE, BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS1
HD-TT-434 Apr 14, 2014
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HARLEY DAVIDSON: INFORMATION REGARDING DAYMAKER HEADLAMP EXPERIENCING LOWER CURRENT ON LED HEADLAMP COMPARED TO HALOGEN HEADLAMP. MODEL 2011-13 SOFTAIL, 2012-13 DYNA. *PE
SB-M-1322 Apr 3, 2012
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
HARLEY DAVIDSON MC: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE UNSECURED ATTACHMENT OF SADDLEBAGS ON SOME MOTORCYCLE. MODEL 2012 DYNA FLD, 2010-2012 SOFTAIL CVO. *PE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL across all model years (1995, 2012).

12 Total Recalls
54 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2012 1 4 View
2011 (current) 1 3
2010 0 1 View
2008 0 2 View
2007 1 3 View
2005 3 4 View
2004 1 4 View
2003 0 8 View
2002 0 5 View
2001 0 2 View
2000 0 7 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 1 3 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 3 View
1995 1 3 View

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