NHTSA Campaign 11V506000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Issued by HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHP | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHPE | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHPE | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHPE | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHR | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRC | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRC | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRC | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHRC | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHT | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHT | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTC | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTC | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTC | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTC | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCU103 | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUSE4 | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUSE5 | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUSE6 | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUSE7 | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTCUTG | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTK | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE2 | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXSE3 | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXXX | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTR | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRSE3 | 2009 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRU | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRU | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRU | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRUSE | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2010 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2011 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2012 | 250,757 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXSE | 2012 | 250,757 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 11V506000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.