Recall 11V506000: 2009–2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2009–2011 Harley-Davidson Flhpe, 2009–2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr +23 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 19, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 250,757
- Models
- 26
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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> .
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhp
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhp
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhp
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhpe
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhpe
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhpe
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhr
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
- 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103
- 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE4
- 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5
- 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE6
- 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtk
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtp
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtp
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtp
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhxse
- 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2
- 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhxxx
- 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltr
- 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltru
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse
- 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
- 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
- 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltrxse
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V506000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0145
- Manufacturer
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner letters
- Oct 31, 2011
- Components
- Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch (Lighting)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology