2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
The 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF has received a total of 3 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 problem area is the Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The front brakes on my Fat Bob do not work due to the ABS module failing. The brake lever is near impossible to squeeze and does not provide any stopping power.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE PIPE WAS ONLY MOUNTED TO THE HEADERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE PIPES NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE BOLTS NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V794000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V413000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,011.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE PIPE WAS ONLY MOUNTED TO THE HEADERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE PIPES NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE BOLTS NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V794000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V413000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 62,011.
Safety Rating for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HD-S6S2Y-12 — EQUIPMENT
THE PURPOSE OF THIS BULLETIN IS TO CREATE DEALER AWARENESS OF A CHANGE IN REGISTERED ACCESSORY LABOR CODES AND ASSOCIATED TIMES.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — 1 complaint
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — 3 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — 2 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF (current)
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — 3 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — 1 complaint
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF — 2 complaints
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