H-d Flhtc 2011
Model Flhtc made in 2011 by H-d got 8 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and suspension. 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 | |||
| 12/01/2011 | 650 | ||
| Factory failure. incorect pour of aluminum mold for engine casting/ engine block, resulting in oil leak. engine block sweating oil and spreading oil along bottom of frame from front to rear of motorcycle. engine pourous. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 18000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhtc motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the wheel bearings failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where the wheel bearings were repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 18,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/08/2012 | 18000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhtc motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph the wheel bearings failed. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where the wheel bearings were repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 18,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||