H-d Fltrx 2012

Model Fltrx made in 2012 by H-d got 18 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
07/14/2011101
 The excessive heat put off by the header pipe due to the catalytic converter is causing blisters on the right drivers thigh(back of leg) and passenger's right shin. the heat put off by this set up to excessive. whether you are sitting at a red light or moving down the road the heat is excessive. harley davidson has a problem and it is common on 2010 to present bikes. i have taken pictures if need to view of the inflicted burns. this bike is stock. however i am going to have to replace the header pipe with a non cat type to relieve the excessive heat. i should not have to do this. *tr
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
06/21/201269001
 On 21 june 2012, i was driving down a neighborhood road when i struck a pothole in the roadway. when i struck the pothole, the left brakelight/turn signal lens cover fell out of it's socket and onto the roadway. on 20 august 2012, i was driving to work. this time the right brakelight/turn signal lens cover fell out of it's socket. i did not hit a pothole or experience any other type of rough driving when this occurred. *tr
06/21/20126900
 On 21 june 2012, i was driving down a neighborhood road when i struck a pothole in the roadway. when i struck the pothole, the left brakelight/turn signal lens cover fell out of it's socket and onto the roadway. on 20 august 2012, i was driving to work. this time the right brakelight/turn signal lens cover fell out of it's socket. i did not hit a pothole or experience any other type of rough driving when this occurred.
TIRES
09/12/201281321
 This is the second complaint i have for the same problem. i am having dry rot cracking on new dunlop tires. i had a problem with dry rot cracking at 7170 miles and the dealer replaced the tire under warranty. i then noticed that the new tire was doing the exact same thing with only 8132 miles on the vehicle. this new tire only lasted 962 miles before showing signs of failure. ## vin passed ## harley davidson fltrx 2012 ## *tr
08/11/201271701
 I was checking tire pressure on my motorcycle tires when i noticed what looked like dry rot. i then started checking on various forums for harley riders and noticed that others were having this same problem. i called my local dealer and they changed tires without question. i feel that this is a wide spread problem on factory installed dunlop tires on 2010 to 2012 harley touring models. ## vin passed ## harley davidson fltrx 2012 ## *tr
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
07/14/201110
 The excessive heat put off by the header pipe due to the cataylic converter is causing blisters on the right drivers thigh(back of leg) and passenger's right shin. the heat put off by this set up to excessive. whether you are sitting at a red light or moving down the road the heat is excessive. harley davidson has a problem and it is common on 2010 to present bikes. i have tooken pictures if need to view of the inflicted burns. this bike is stock. however i am going to have to replace the header pipe with a non cat type to releave the excessive heat. i should not have to do this.
WHEELS
09/12/201281321
 This is the second complaint i have for the same problem. i am having dry rot cracking on new dunlop tires. i had a problem with dry rot cracking at 7170 miles and the dealer replaced the tire under warranty. i then noticed that the new tire was doing the exact same thing with only 8132 miles on the vehicle. this new tire only lasted 962 miles before showing signs of failure. ## vin passed ## harley davidson fltrx 2012 ## *tr
08/11/201271701
 I was checking tire pressure on my motorcycle tires when i noticed what looked like dry rot. i then started checking on various forums for harley riders and noticed that others were having this same problem. i called my local dealer and they changed tires without question. i feel that this is a wide spread problem on factory installed dunlop tires on 2010 to 2012 harley touring models. ## vin passed ## harley davidson fltrx 2012 ## *tr