H-d Flhtcutg 2009-2012

Model Flhtcutg made by H-d got 13 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment, equipment adaptive. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline.

Car model

Name	Recalls	Bulletins	Consumer Complaints
H-d Flhtcutg 2009	2	2	13
H-d Flhtcutg 2010	2	0	20
H-d Flhtcutg 2011	1	0	18
H-d Flhtcutg 2012	1	0	12

Flhtcutg year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
11V506000	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	from 06/06/2008 to 09/16/2011	V (Vehicle)	250757	10/31/2011	MFR	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	10/19/2011	10/20/2011
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Harley-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
09V457000	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	from 06/06/2008 to 11/19/2009	V (Vehicle)	111569	12/11/2009	MFR	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	12/01/2009	12/01/2009
Defect Summary	Harley-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 Summary	A 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 Summary	Dealers 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.
Notes	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 .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
EQUIPMENT
M-1230-A	10/29/2008	10027004	Harley davidson motorcycle: tri glide models pallets must be moved with a forklift utilizing 54 (1372 mm) or longer forks. requirement has not changed since the introduction of returnable pallets. *pe	01/06/2009
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
M-1230-A	10/29/2008	10027004	Harley davidson motorcycle: tri glide models pallets must be moved with a forklift utilizing 54 (1372 mm) or longer forks. requirement has not changed since the introduction of returnable pallets. *pe	01/06/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
05/20/2011	4000
	Rider experienced 2nd degree burns due to heat emanating from the engine during hot weather and stop-and-go traffic; rear cylinder shuts off and then motorcycle runs poorly (no acceleration); also affects braking (rear brake gets mushy); has resulted in discoloration of horn and air filer cover; oil pressure drops to 0; have had to replace 2 qts. of oil in 1300 miles; literally was smoking; ambient temp. pegged out at 120 degrees. extreme safety hazard to rider and dealer can offer no solution; can't even tune the motorcycle because they can't dyno a trike.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
05/14/2011	10
	Heat coming off the exhaust/engine makes the bike unbearable to ride...ecspecialy when the weather gets warmer and you are stopped or going slowly in traffic. it will burn your right calf severely and harley davisdon refuses to admit the problem or offer a remedy for it. also rear brakes squeal constantly and are barely adequate for stopping.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
09/04/2010	1500
	On the above date this vehicle caught on fire less than a minute after starting it. i had rode this vehicle to work and was at work for around two hours. upon leaving work, i started the motorcycle without getting on and was reaching to put items in the trunk when the fire started. when walking up to the vehicle i did not smell gasoline or notice any leaking fuel before starting the motorcycle.the motorcycle was engulfed in flames very quickly. i was very close to being burned. some co-workers and myself attempted to put out the fire, but were unable to get close enough due to the intense heat and flames. the fire department arrived fairly quickly to put the fire out, but the vehicle was a total loss. the fire marshal stated that it was probably due to mechanical failure. to this date harley-davidson has not responded to my inquiries about this incident and has refused to take any responsibility for this fire.