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2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

The 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR, potentially affecting up to 250,757 vehicles.

Recall 11V506000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

| 250,757 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 2

Most Recent Complaints

#11440354 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
The other day the front brake lever became very hard to pull. It is normally easy to use. The brakes still work and release as usual, but it is very hard to pull the lever and I have no "feel" for braking due to the effort needed to pull the lever. My search for information points to the ABS. Thank you, Carmen.
#11414809 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 21,887 miles
ABS LOCK OUT OF FRONT BRAKES. LEVER SEIZED LEAVING RIDER WITHOUT FRONT BRAKES. CAME TO A STOP IN REST AREA WITH FUNCTIONAL BRAKES AND AFTER A SHORT BREAK HANDLE WAS SIZED AND FRONT BRAKE WAS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL.

Safety Rating for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

1HD-M5D3X-11 — 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 clarify the amount of fluid to be added to the transmission during PDI. Additionally, this removes Sidecar from...

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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