2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
The 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (3 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Tiressidewall (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE RIDING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER; HOWEVER, THE BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE STILL ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WITH THE FRONT BRAKE. THE FRONT BRAKE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE THROWN FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT BIG TOE, A FRACTURED LEFT LEG, AND A FRACTURED LEFT KNEE CAP, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO SEMINOLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON (620 HICKMAN CIR, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 328-1212), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
COMPENSATING GEAR FAIL
FRONT BRAKE BECOMES HARD AND CANNOT SQUEEZE TO STOP. FLUID HAS BEEN CHANGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY TWO YEARS. THIS FIRST OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THIS MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A STICKY VALVE IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. A STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM WITHOUT ABS WOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE. WHILE MERGING TO THE RIGHT LANE AT 45 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR BRAKE HANDLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SKID. THE CONTACT FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A FRACTURED LEFT ARM AND LACERATION TO THE RIGHT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,911.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED TO START THE ENGINE, THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE START SWITCHES SEVERAL TIMES TO ENGAGE ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE MOTORCYCLE DECELERATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, THE TWIST GRIP SENSOR, AND THE SPEED SENSOR. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Safety Rating for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1416 — EQUIPMENT
The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 41 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 41 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 33 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 20 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 16 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX (current)
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 8 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 4 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 6 complaints
- 2017 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 5 complaints
- 2018 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 11 complaints
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