H-d Flhx 2012

Model Flhx made in 2012 by H-d got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and tires. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 2012

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
05/22/2012800
 Battery and check engine light on and voltmeter dropping ## vin passed ## harley davidson flhx 2012 ##
TIRES
09/07/2012112001
 2012 harley davidson flhx-11200 miles. sidewall crack on the front tire. its the harley davidson dunlop tire d408f. tire size is a 130/70b18 63h. i have had to put 4 front tires on it since i have purchased the bike new last year. my last two front tires only lasted 1000 miles and started cracking. notified harley davidson. dealership replaced every tire for free. i have been told it is a common problem with these tires. *tr