2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

The contact owns a 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHP. The contact stated while riding approximately 45 MPH, the brakes became inoperable. The contact downshifted while turning left and applied the rear brake to assist with stopping the motorcycle. The contact stated there was no warning illuminated. The contact took the motorcycle to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The mechanic determined that the ABS unit was defective. Additionally, there were clogs that needed to be addressed. The contact also stated there was a recall prior to the failure for the issue with the brakes; however, the manufacturer denied the recall repair. The contact then rode the motorcycle to a local family residence. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,710.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALER (REPUBLIC HARLEY-DAVIDSON, 12707 SOUTHWEST FWY, STAFFORD, TX 77477, 281-295-1000) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

FRONT BRAKE LEVER FROZEN IN PLACE RESULTING IN NO BRAKING ACTION FOR FRONT WHEEL. WHILE BACKING VEHICLE (VEHICLE IN MOTION) OUT OF MY GARAGE DOWN DRIVEWAY INCLINE, COULD NOT STOP VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL. VEHICLE TIPPED OVER RESULTING IN MINOR DAMAGE. LUCKILY NO INJURY TO ME EXCEPT FALLING TO GROUND. ..UPDATED 02/10/17 *BF *TR

BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED SIX 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KINGS. THREE OF THE SIX ROAD KINGS HAD THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. IN ONE INSTANCE, AN OFFICER WAS AT A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE AND CAUSED HIM TO PROPEL FORWARD. HIS RIGHT HAND WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND WHEN HE WAS PROPELLED FORWARD, HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR. THE MOTORCYCLE CHOKED OUT AND DIED. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE ON ANOTHER OFFICER AS HE WAS RIDING IT. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND HE WAS ABLE TO STOP. ON 9/5/12, I WAS COMING TO A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. MY CLUTCH CABLE BROKE AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP. I HAD TO TURN AWAY FROM A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, THE LEFT TURN POCKET WAS EMPTY AS THAT IS WHERE I TURNED. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND TURNED THE ENGINE SWITCH TO OFF. A FOURTH ROAD KING HAD POWER LOSS AND MAY BE CLUTCH RELATED. OVERALL, 3 OF 6 ROAD KINGS HAD THE CLUTCH CABLE SNAP THAT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. I HAVE CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM, UNDER REFERENCE #[XXX]. THIS IS AN OFFICER SAFETY ISSUE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT PURCHASED SIX 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KINGS. THREE OF THE SIX ROAD KINGS HAD THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE WHILE BEING DRIVEN. IN ONE INSTANCE, AN OFFICER WAS AT A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE AND CAUSED HIM TO PROPEL FORWARD. HIS RIGHT HAND WAS ON THE ACCELERATOR AND WHEN HE WAS PROPELLED FORWARD, HE ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR. THE MOTORCYCLE CHOKED OUT AND DIED. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF HIM. THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE ON ANOTHER OFFICER AS HE WAS RIDING IT. NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF HIM AND HE WAS ABLE TO STOP. ON 9/5/12, I WAS COMING TO A RED SIGNAL LIGHT. MY CLUTCH CABLE BROKE AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP. I HAD TO TURN AWAY FROM A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. LUCKILY, THE LEFT TURN POCKET WAS EMPTY AS THAT IS WHERE I TURNED. I SLAMMED ON MY BRAKES AND TURNED THE ENGINE SWITCH TO OFF. A FOURTH ROAD KING HAD POWER LOSS AND MAY BE CLUTCH RELATED. OVERALL, 3 OF 6 ROAD KINGS HAD THE CLUTCH CABLE SNAP THAT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL. I HAVE CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON AND REPORTED THE PROBLEM, UNDER REFERENCE #[XXX]. THIS IS AN OFFICER SAFETY ISSUE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR