H-d Fltruse
Model Fltruse made by H-d got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and steering. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/09/2011 | |||
| During routine operation, new touring model motorcycles have rear cylinder exhaust header pipe that generates extreme amount of heat which impacts operator's right upper inner thigh region. condition is more than a discomfort. it has become a distraction to the operator and thus, a hazard to the safe operation of the motorcycle. to be epa compliant, among other things---harley davidson has had to lean out the fuel/air mixture. i believe this to be the major cause of the excessive heat. harley davidson has designed/installed a plastic heat deflector which provides little, if any, relief. most owners have purchased after-market exhaust systems and fuel injection tuners to provide a remedy to this condition. however; doing this may adversely affect new vehicle warranty and impact various laws regarding exhaust and noise. so, to safely operate & enjoy their motorcycle, they have to spend a lot of money to have a motorcycle that is no longer epa compliant and subject to fines, impoundment, etc. or, they can just continue to operate the motorcycle in stock condition, and be distracted by what will probably become a first or second degree burn to their upper leg with the result potentially being a momentary loss of control, collision, etc. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 06/02/2011 | 17000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson cbo road glide ultra motorcycle. the contact was traveling 5 mph when the handle bars began shaking abnormally. the contact and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle however the contact sustained a neck injury as a result. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. the dealer confirmed that the steering head bearings needed to be replaced as well as the handle bar riser bushing. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,100. | |||
| 06/02/2011 | 17000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson cbo road glide ultra motorcycle. the contact was traveling 5 mph when the handle bars began shaking abnormally. the contact and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle however the contact sustained a neck injury as a result. the vehicle was taken to the dealer three times. the dealer confirmed that the steering head bearings needed to be replaced as well as the handle bar riser bushing. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 17,100. kmj | |||