2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse. Newest first.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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
5 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
TL* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson fltruse (road glide). The contact stated the motorcycle's rear brakes did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hcu was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to roanoke…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson fltruse (road glide). The contact stated the motorcycle's rear brakes did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hcu was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to roanoke valley harley-davidson to get nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) remedied however, the technician informed the contact that the hcu would need to be replaced prior to the nhtsa campaign being performed. The contact stated that they dealer would not sell them the part for hcu replacement due to the part coincides with the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however no further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 18,000.
- Steering · Suspension · Unknown or other
At highway speed the vehicle goe's into the "death wabble" it also does it in curves. youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmw6qppxney
- Fuel/propulsion system
I twisted the accelerator grip and slipped the clutch to proceed through the intersection when a red light turned green. When I got to the middle of the intersection, the throttle suddenly failed to respond and the bike came to a stop. I then tried to push my 900 lb. Motorcycle to the curb before…
I twisted the accelerator grip and slipped the clutch to proceed through the intersection when a red light turned green. When I got to the middle of the intersection, the throttle suddenly failed to respond and the bike came to a stop. I then tried to push my 900 lb. Motorcycle to the curb before the light for opposing traffic turned green. I didn't make it in time and was nearly hit by a vehicle. The throttle control issues with harley models from 2008-2011 are widely known and attributed to a condition known as "fretting" in the metal connectors of electronic components that control throttle operation. harley apparently changed the metal material used in the connectors in 2011, resulting in better electrical connections. The following ID numbers are consumer complaints regarding harley's "throttle by wire" system: 10396505, 10423668, 10428104,10432529, 10432707, 10438369, 104434471, 10455951, 10482185, 10502754, 10510385, 10515560, 10520570, 10521224, 10521801, 10555386. These complaints are from various 2008-2011 harley models. Interestingly, there are no complaints on record from 2012-2013 models which tends to confirm design changes were made in 2011. harley issued an internal service bulletin #tt418 regarding the problem, however, it has not issued a technical service bulletin or voluntarily recalled 2008-11 models to install the updated connectors at no charge. given the serious nature of this defect and the number of complaints that have been filed, I respectfully request that the nhtsa conduct an investigation of this problem which, hopefully, will result in a recall for affected 2008-2011 models. to further magnify the important of this issue, it has been reported in the media that a wrongful death lawsuit has already been filed in texas against harley based on the failure of the "throttle by wire" system. *tr
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson cbo road glide ultra motorcycle. The contact was traveling 5 mph when the handle bars began shaking abnormally. The contact and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle however the contact sustained a neck injury as a result. The vehicle was taken to…
TL* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson cbo road glide ultra motorcycle. The contact was traveling 5 mph when the handle bars began shaking abnormally. The contact and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle however the contact sustained a neck injury as a result. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. The dealer confirmed that the steering head bearings needed to be replaced as well as the handle bar riser bushing. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,100.
- Engine and engine cooling
During routine operation, new touring model motorcycles have rear cylinder exhaust header pipe that generates extreme amount of heat which impacts operator's right upper inner thigh region. condition IS more than a discomfort. it has become a distraction to the operator and thus, a hazard to the…
During routine operation, new touring model motorcycles have rear cylinder exhaust header pipe that generates extreme amount of heat which impacts operator's right upper inner thigh region. condition IS more than a discomfort. it has become a distraction to the operator and thus, a hazard to the safe operation of the motorcycle. to be epa compliant, among other things---harley davidson has had to lean out the fuel/air mixture. I believe this to be the major cause of the excessive heat. harley davidson has designed/installed a plastic heat deflector which provides little, if any, relief. most owners have purchased after-market exhaust systems and fuel injection tuners to provide a remedy to this condition. however; doing this may adversely affect new vehicle warranty and impact various laws regarding exhaust and noise. so, to safely operate & enjoy their motorcycle, they have to spend a lot of money to have a motorcycle that IS no longer epa compliant and subject to fines, impoundment, etc. or, they can just continue to operate the motorcycle in stock condition, and be distracted by what will probably become a first or second degree burn to their upper leg with the result potentially being a momentary loss of control, collision, etc.
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.
- 11008736SERVICE 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.
- 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
- 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
- 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
- 10254115SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Models Affected: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248401GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and international applications.
- 10248398SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Note: Resubmission is a correction to Selected Products Section of Transaction ID 24MC44619, NHTSA ID 10248397. Models Affected by M1612 to include only: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248397SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware.
- 10195141The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
- 10179446GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, shortblocks should be ordered where applicable.
- 10176926TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector mounts), which has raised customer concern. Updated Model Years. NOTE: This is a cosmetic concern and not an indication of an internal issue.
- 10139399TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight range. This optimizes performance and maintains low mechanical noise in operation. The connecting rod bore can also distort slightly in operation due to stress relaxation. As a result, bearing clearance decreases due to the contact zone broadening and the load being distributed over more rollers. The combination of a bore being slightly out of round and reduced bearing clearance can result in varying degrees of resistance through the range of motion. Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.
Every Harley-Davidson Fltruse model year
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