2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
The 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC, 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, HE BEGAN APPLYING THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE BARELY SLOWED DOWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXTREME PRESSURE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE BOTH NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED THE CONTACT TO HEAT THE BRAKES UP AND THEY WOULD PERFORM NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO ADVISED TO TAKE A CLASS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156. UPDATED 6/20/12 *CN
Safety Rating for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 19 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 13 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 18 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 4 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 5 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC (current)
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 1 complaint
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 0 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC — 0 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints