2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE
The 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE 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 FLTRXSE
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE, 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 FLTRXSE
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS ROLLING MY MOTORCYCLE OUT OF MY GARAGE WHICH ON A STEEP GRADE , WENT TO HIT THE FRONT BRAKE AND THE LEVER WAS FROZEN SOLID, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF CONTROL TILL IT FLIPPED ON TOP OF ME , CAUSING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE, AND CAUSING ME ROAD BURN ON MY BACK AND SHOULDERS
FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME HARD/STUCK. FRONT BRAKES ARE STUCK OPEN, WILL NOT FUNCTION. NO WARNING OR ABS LIGHTS ACTIVATED. WAS BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY TO START 3 DAY ROAD TRIP, LUCKILY IT OCCURRED AT THE HOUSE AND NOT ON THE HIGHWAY AT SPEED.
Safety Rating for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1555 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE (current)
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRXSE — 3 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- 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
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints