2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
TL* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson fltru motorcycle. While traveling at any speed, the vehicle abruptly stopped when the brakes were applied. As a result, the front end vibrated and the motorcycle wobbled. The dealer indicated that the front brake rotors were corroded and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
- Tires
My dunlop front tire had to be replaced due to "dry rot" on the side wall. It IS on a 2012 harley davidson street glide flhx with only 11800 miles on it. My dealer said that it IS the second one that he has seen on a street glide in the past couple of months. I was advised by my mechanic not to drive it until it could be replaced. *tr
- Engine
Compensator showed severe wear and had to be replaced. *tr
- Steering · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Coming to a slow controlled stop at a red light. As the bike decelerated through 40 miles per hour the handles bars shook, side to side, out of my hands. my bike IS a us model now imported to canada. harley says they have no warranty coverage because of this and will not address any warranty or safety concerns. *tr
- Engine
TL* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson fltru. The contact stated that the exhaust was overheated and the electrical wires were overheated as well. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to notify the manufacturer. They offered no assistance.…
TL* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson fltru. The contact stated that the exhaust was overheated and the electrical wires were overheated as well. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified and advised the contact to notify the manufacturer. They offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and also offered no assistance. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 140,000.
- Power train · Steering
At approximately 45-35mph, when decelerating, the front end wobbles violently, to the point where you must have your hands firmly on the bars to control it. First noticed when bike was in 3RD gear, let off throttle while cruising to stop and used both hands to zip up jacket; nearly crashed as it…
At approximately 45-35mph, when decelerating, the front end wobbles violently, to the point where you must have your hands firmly on the bars to control it. First noticed when bike was in 3RD gear, let off throttle while cruising to stop and used both hands to zip up jacket; nearly crashed as it wobbled me towards center lane. Was able to replicate nearly every time under those conditions; i.e. Run bike to about 50mph, place hands just about 1" above grips and let bike naturally slow down. At 40-38mph wobble will occur to point where bars are shaking so bad you have to grab them. researched issue on various harley davidson forums...it's a well know and highly discussed issue. very dangerous and cannot possibly be good for head bearings and/or other parts if not addressed. *tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10056032Harley davidson: even though vehicle speed sensors (vss) are being replaced due to circuit problems and are inoperative, on some motorcycles, they are being tested and coming back with no trouble.
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