H-d Flhrc 2012
Model Flhrc made in 2012 by H-d got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to brakes. . There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2012
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 10 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson road king. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he began applying the brakes and the vehicle barely slowed down. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to get the vehicle to stop. the dealer and the manufacturer were both notified and instructed the contact to heat the brakes up and they would perform normally. the contact was also advised to take a class to better understand how to operate the brakes. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 156. | |||
| 05/22/2012 | 10 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson road king. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he began applying the brakes and the vehicle barely slowed down. the contact had to apply extreme pressure to get the vehicle to stop. the dealer and the manufacturer were both notified and instructed the contact to heat the brakes up and they would perform normally. the contact was also advised to take a class to better understand how to operate the brakes. the vehicle had not been repaired. the failure mileage was 10 and the current mileage was 156. sm. | |||