H-d Flhx 2011

Model Flhx made in 2011 by H-d got 33 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and exterior lighting. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Flhx year 2011

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2011

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 .

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
08/01/2012		1	04/01/2011
	2011 harley-davidson street glide flhx motorcycle. consumer writes in regards to issue with vehicle handlebars. tgw the consumer stated while riding the bike, he noticed the fairing was slightly crooked. when he took the bike to the repair shop, for a radio problem, he requested that the technician inspect the fairing. the technican stated the handlebars were bent. jb
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
08/10/2011	3500
	I have a 2011 harley-davidson street glide (model flhx). i realized after i purchased it that it does not have a separate rear brake light. the turn signals function as turn signals, running lights and brake lights. it is difficult for those behind me to determine when i am braking since the turn signals only change in intensity - they do not turn off and on. although i have not been involved in an accident, i believe the lack of a brake light contributed to an accident involving another motorcyclist who was riding behind me. he did not realize i was braking to avoid an animal in the road until it was too late for him to completely stop, he hit the animal and suffered $4500 in damage to his motorcycle. i understand this bike cannot be sold in canada because it does not have a separate brake light.
STEERING
08/01/2012		1	04/01/2011
	2011 harley-davidson street glide flhx motorcycle. consumer writes in regards to issue with vehicle handlebars. tgw the consumer stated while riding the bike, he noticed the fairing was slightly crooked. when he took the bike to the repair shop, for a radio problem, he requested that the technician inspect the fairing. the technican stated the handlebars were bent. jb
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08/28/2011	15279
	Tl-the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx motorcycle. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle became very unstable. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the front wheel bearing was fracturing. the contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the dealer replaced the wheel bearing. the contact was concerned that the vehicle could have potentially caused a life threatening crash. the failure mileage was 15,279. kmj
TIRES
07/15/2012	3000
	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx equipped with dunlop d408f tires, size 130/70/r18, dot da4y. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he noticed that the front tire was cranking. the tire was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the tire, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was contacted and advised to replace the tire. the failure mileage was 3,000.
07/15/2012	3000
	Tl-the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx equipped with dunlop d408f tires, size 130/70/r18, dot da4y. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, he noticed that the front tire was cranking. the tire was taken to the dealer. the dealer replaced the tire, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was contacted and advised to replace the tire. the failure mileage was 3,000. sm.
07/15/2012	3000
	Tl- the contact owns a dunlop (tire line d408f dot da4y size 130/70b1863h) tire on a 2011 harley davidson flhx. the contact stated while driving 55 mph he notice the tire where cranking. the tire was taken to the dealer. the dealer replace the tire but the defect continued. the manufacturer was contacted and they stated to replace the tire.jp
06/06/2011	1400
	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx motorcycle. the vehicle was equipped with dunlop d408f tires, tire size 130/70/18. the dot number was da4y4b1m1712. the contact noticed the front tire was severely defective with numerous cracks on the sidewall. the front tire was replaced with a new tire on three separate occasions each time. the original tire was included in one of the replacements. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 1,400.
06/06/2011	1400
	Tl-the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx motorcycle. the vehicle was equipped with dunlop d408f tires, tire size 130/70/18. the dot number was da4y4b1m1712. the contact noticed the front tire was severely defective with numerous cracks on the sidewall. the front tire was replaced with a new tire on three separate occasions each time. the original tire was included in one of the replacements. the manufacturer was not notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 1,400. kmj
VISIBILITY
03/23/2011
	Visual safety issue with tail lights. tail/brake/turn signals can not be seen in daytime. the rear end lighting on the harley davidson street glide and road glide custom is useless. i can not see how it can possibly meet dot standards. there are two small lights for tail/brake/turn signals, and one led module low on the fender. i waited until the 2012 model year to see if harley davidson was going to address this safety issue. they did not. i don't feel that the consumer should have to modify their motorcycle to make it safe to ride.
VISIBILITY/WIPER
05/14/2012	6327
	Tl- the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx motorcycle. the contact stated that the windshield was fractured. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that the failure was a stress fracture. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would not repair the windshield despite the vehicle being under warranty. the contact stated the vehicle was less than one year old. the failure and current mileage was 6,327. kmj
05/14/2012	6327
	Tl- the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx. the contact stated the windshield on the vehicle cracked. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told it was a stress crack. the manufacturer stated they would not repair the windshield even though it is under warranty. the contact stated the vehicle is less than a year old. the failure mileage and current mileages were 6,327.rl
WHEELS
02/22/2012	13500
	Front tire on motorcycle sidewall cracking and splitting dunlop d408f i have had one replaced now the 2nd tire is doing the same thing. i do not have the date codes for these tires but they were less then a year old. this is a newer line of tires.
08/28/2011	15279
	Front wheel bearing failure. bearing came apart while traveling at highway speeds (70 mph).