NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Recalls & Complaints
The 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna, describing incidents dated June 9, 2015.
Most-cited components
- Suspension 1 complaint
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10730780 · Filed
WAS RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AROUND A MILD CURVE AND IT BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES AND DOESNT REQUIRE A SHARP TURN TO OCCUR. FEELS LIKE A STABILITY PROBLEM AND/AN ENGINEERING DEFECT. IVE RIDDIN MOTORCYCLES MY ENTIRE ADULT LIFE AND THIS IS THE FIRST IVE EVER EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF…
Brake Master Cylinder Banjo Bolt Thread Corrosion
NHTSA #14V794000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder · NHTSA notice
Reported December 16, 2014 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Potentially affected: 19,015 vehicles
Repair completion: 51.5% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Harley-Davidson campaign 0163 and 0164 · Owners notified January 22, 2015 · Vehicles built August 22, 2011 – February 24, 2012 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
Safety consequence
If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush and inspect the front brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the master cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0163 and 0164.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Harley-Davidson Dyna model years
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