H-d Flhtcutg 2011

Model Flhtcutg made in 2011 by H-d got 18 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 2011

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 .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09/01/201242
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson trike flhtcutg. the contact stated that while driving the engine stalled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuse block and the electrical module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure and the current mileage was 42.pmb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
05/01/2012
 After a very short period of riding usually 10-30 minutes, the heat is so intense coming off the engine that it will burn my leg. harley reps say this is normal! how can this be normal? i have been told that the only solution is to disconnect the converter which is illegal and expensive. they should be made to fix it.
04/16/2011575
 The right side of the motorcycle runs extremely hot especially in traffic and hot weather. the condition will actually cause mild burns to legs during riding. many cases have been noted on line in different forums and brought to the attention of harley davidson dealers. some resolve to problem has been done by changing header exhaust pipes without cataltic convertors and changing the fuel micture to richer adjustments to run cooler.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
10/05/20121
 While on a ride with my wife on a county road in idaho i started feeling a vibration. within 5 sec. the left rear tire of my harley tri-glide came off causing me to lose control. the bike slide into on coming traffic and into a ditch. the tire traveled appox. 50 yards down the road before stopping. i had never removed the tires since i purchased the bike from the lone wolf harley davidson dealer in spokane valley washington. we have researched other tri-glide owners to learn that this has happened to others. i have filed a complaint with the harley davidson manf. in west conn. (case#[xxx]) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
04/16/2011575
 The right side of the motorcycle runs extremely hot especially in traffic and hot weather. the condition will actually cause mild burns to legs during riding. many cases have been noted on line in different forums and brought to the attention of harley davidson dealers. some resolve to problem has been done by changing header exhaust pipes without cataltic convertors and changing the fuel micture to richer adjustments to run cooler.
TIRES
10/05/20121
 While on a ride with my wife on a county road in idaho i started feeling a vibration. within 5 sec. the left rear tire of my harley tri-glide came off causing me to lose control. the bike slide into on coming traffic and into a ditch. the tire traveled appox. 50 yards down the road before stopping. i had never removed the tires since i purchased the bike from the lone wolf harley davidson dealer in spokane valley washington. we have researched other tri-glide owners to learn that this has happened to others. i have filed a complaint with the harley davidson manf. in west conn. (case#[xxx]) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
04/16/2011575
 The right side of the motorcycle runs extremely hot especially in traffic and hot weather. the condition will actually cause mild burns to legs during riding. many cases have been noted on line in different forums and brought to the attention of harley davidson dealers. some resolve to problem has been done by changing header exhaust pipes without cataltic convertors and changing the fuel micture to richer adjustments to run cooler.
WHEELS
10/05/20121
 While on a ride with my wife on a county road in idaho i started feeling a vibration. within 5 sec. the left rear tire of my harley tri-glide came off causing me to lose control. the bike slide into on coming traffic and into a ditch. the tire traveled appox. 50 yards down the road before stopping. i had never removed the tires since i purchased the bike from the lone wolf harley davidson dealer in spokane valley washington. we have researched other tri-glide owners to learn that this has happened to others. i have filed a complaint with the harley davidson manf. in west conn. (case#[xxx]) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr