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2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Recalls & Complaints

The 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 owner complaints 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 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc, describing incidents dated September 19, 2015 to May 23, 2021.

Most-cited components

Service Brakes 4 complaints
Electrical System 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11421413 · Filed June 18, 2021
ABS warning light comes on. The ABS system had a recall in 2018/19 to change fluid. It supposedly could create an issue if not done every 2 years. This light came on and part needs to be ordered. The service that was done did not even have 1000 miles on it if it even had 500. I believe this module…
ODI #11025359 · Filed September 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN PRESSING THE REAR BRAKE LEVER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (ADAMEC HARLEY-DAVIDSON IN JACKSON, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT…
ODI #10883711 · Filed July 9, 2016
FRONT BRAKE IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE ABS MODULE IS BAD ACCORDING TO THE HARLEY SHOP. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS RIDING ON A HIGHWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN I'M UNABLE TO PULL THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE THAT YOU GUYS ARE LOOKING INTO THIS AND ISSUE AND IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE16-009: Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle
Closed April 23, 2018
- Recall 18V-076

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

REAR BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

NHTSA #11V506000 · Exterior Lighting — Brake Lights — Switch · NHTSA notice

Reported October 19, 2011 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 250,757 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0145 · Owners notified October 31, 2011 · Vehicles built June 6, 2008 – September 16, 2011 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer remedy

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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc.

Electrical System; Service Brakes

ODI #11421413

Incident: May 23, 2021 · Filed: June 18, 2021

ABS warning light comes on. The ABS system had a recall in 2018/19 to change fluid. It supposedly could create an issue if not done every 2 years. This light came on and part needs to be ordered. The service that was done did not even have 1000 miles on it if it even had 500. I believe this module issue should have been part of the recall

Service Brakes

ODI #11025359

Incident: September 7, 2017 · Filed: September 25, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN PRESSING THE REAR BRAKE LEVER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER (ADAMEC HARLEY-DAVIDSON IN JACKSON, FL) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE ABS WAS REPLACED AND THE BRAKE LINES WERE FLUSHED AS RECOMMENDED. APPROXIMATELY 1,600 MILES LATER, THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES ERRONEOUSLY ACTIVATED AND THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED. DURING THE INCIDENT, THE RIDER HAD NOT PRESSED THE BRAKE LEVER AND WAS NOT ATTEMPTING TO STOP. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER AND ROTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000.

Service Brakes

ODI #10883711

Incident: May 10, 2016 · Filed: July 9, 2016

FRONT BRAKE IS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THE ABS MODULE IS BAD ACCORDING TO THE HARLEY SHOP. THIS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS RIDING ON A HIGHWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN I'M UNABLE TO PULL THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE THAT YOU GUYS ARE LOOKING INTO THIS AND ISSUE AND IT IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED. I WAS CONSIDERING LEAVING A REPORT BEFORE SINCE THIS IS SO UNSAFE AND I'M GLAD YOU ARE LOOKING INTO IT. THERE'S NO REASON I SHOULD EVER BE WITHOUT BRAKES. I HAVE NOT FIXED IT YET MOSTLY BECAUSE HARLEY WANTS 790$ TO FIX IT. IF YOU WANNA SEE IT JUST LET ME KNOW. I CAN GIVE YOU ANY FURTHER INFORMATION YOU REQUIRE.

Service Brakes

ODI #10767021

Incident: September 19, 2015 · Filed: September 21, 2015

FRONT BRAKE LEVER WILL NOT MOVE MUCH AND TAKES A LOT OF FORCE TO GET IT TO MOVE. FRONT BRAKE WILL NOT WORK. THIS IS A BIG AND DANGEROUS PROBLEM!! AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND IT TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON ABS EQUIPPED BIKES.

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