H-d Flhp 2010

Model Flhp made in 2010 by H-d got 7 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and steering. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2010

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
11V506000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/06/2008 to 09/16/2011V (Vehicle)25075710/31/2011MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY10/19/201110/20/2011
Defect SummaryHarley-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 SummaryThe 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.
Corrective SummaryHarley-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.
NotesHarley-davidson safety recall number is 0145.customers owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
09V457000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/06/2008 to 11/19/2009V (Vehicle)11156912/11/2009MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY12/01/200912/01/2009
Defect SummaryHarley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. the front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. this condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. this repair will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
POWER TRAIN
08/03/201264001
 Berkeley police department purchased six 2010 harley davidson road kings. three of the six road kings had the clutch cable broke while being driven. in one instance, an officer was at a red signal light. the clutch cable broke and caused him to propel forward. his right hand was on the accelerator and when he was propelled forward, he engaged the accelerator. the motorcycle choked out and died. luckily no one was in front of him. the clutch cable broke on another officer as he was riding it. no one was in front of him and he was able to stop. on 9/5/12, i was coming to a red signal light. my clutch cable broke as i was coming to a stop. i had to turn away from a vehicle in front of me. luckily, the left turn pocket was empty as that is where i turned. i slammed on my brakes and turned the engine switch to off. a fourth road king had power loss and may be clutch related. overall, 3 of 6 road kings had the clutch cable snap that caused loss of control. i have contacted harley davidson and reported the problem, under reference #[xxx]. this is an officer safety issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
08/03/201264001
 Berkeley police department purchased six 2010 harley davidson road kings. three of the six road kings had the clutch cable broke while being driven. in one instance, an officer was at a red signal light. the clutch cable broke and caused him to propel forward. his right hand was on the accelerator and when he was propelled forward, he engaged the accelerator. the motorcycle choked out and died. luckily no one was in front of him. the clutch cable broke on another officer as he was riding it. no one was in front of him and he was able to stop. on 9/5/12, i was coming to a red signal light. my clutch cable broke as i was coming to a stop. i had to turn away from a vehicle in front of me. luckily, the left turn pocket was empty as that is where i turned. i slammed on my brakes and turned the engine switch to off. a fourth road king had power loss and may be clutch related. overall, 3 of 6 road kings had the clutch cable snap that caused loss of control. i have contacted harley davidson and reported the problem, under reference #[xxx]. this is an officer safety issue. ## vin passed ## harley davidson road king 2010 ## information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
STEERING
03/11/201010
 Tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson road glide motorcycle (na). the contact stated that the steering was difficult to control and would intermittently pull from side to side when attempting a turn. he stated that the front fork had not been modified and was preventing the vehicle from staying in a straight line. the dealer took the vehicle for a test drive but was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer advised they could not assist because there were no failure found within the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 10.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
08/03/201264001
 Berkeley police department purchased six 2010 harley davidson road kings. three of the six road kings had the clutch cable broke while being driven. in one instance, an officer was at a red signal light. the clutch cable broke and caused him to propel forward. his right hand was on the accelerator and when he was propelled forward, he engaged the accelerator. the motorcycle choked out and died. luckily no one was in front of him. the clutch cable broke on another officer as he was riding it. no one was in front of him and he was able to stop. on 9/5/12, i was coming to a red signal light. my clutch cable broke as i was coming to a stop. i had to turn away from a vehicle in front of me. luckily, the left turn pocket was empty as that is where i turned. i slammed on my brakes and turned the engine switch to off. a fourth road king had power loss and may be clutch related. overall, 3 of 6 road kings had the clutch cable snap that caused loss of control. i have contacted harley davidson and reported the problem, under reference #[xxx]. this is an officer safety issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
08/03/201264001
 Berkeley police department purchased six 2010 harley davidson road kings. three of the six road kings had the clutch cable broke while being driven. in one instance, an officer was at a red signal light. the clutch cable broke and caused him to propel forward. his right hand was on the accelerator and when he was propelled forward, he engaged the accelerator. the motorcycle choked out and died. luckily no one was in front of him. the clutch cable broke on another officer as he was riding it. no one was in front of him and he was able to stop. on 9/5/12, i was coming to a red signal light. my clutch cable broke as i was coming to a stop. i had to turn away from a vehicle in front of me. luckily, the left turn pocket was empty as that is where i turned. i slammed on my brakes and turned the engine switch to off. a fourth road king had power loss and may be clutch related. overall, 3 of 6 road kings had the clutch cable snap that caused loss of control. i have contacted harley davidson and reported the problem, under reference #[xxx]. this is an officer safety issue. ## vin passed ## harley davidson road king 2010 ## information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr