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Recall 11V-506: 2009–2012 Harley-Davidson Flhp, 2009–2011 Harley-Davidson Flhpe and 24 more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on Oct 19, 2011, covering about 250,757 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-506
Report date
Oct 19, 2011
Vehicles affected
250,757
Owners notified
Oct 31, 2011

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> .

Recall details

ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentExterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V506000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhp2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson Flhpe2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRC2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson Flht2009, 2010All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTC2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCU2009, 2010, 2011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu1032012All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse42009All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse52010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse62011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse72012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTK2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTP2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson Flhx2009, 2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2010All years
Harley-Davidson Flhxse22011All years
Harley-Davidson Flhxse32012All years
Harley-Davidson FLHXXX2011All years
Harley-Davidson Fltr2009All years
Harley-Davidson Fltrse32009All years
Harley-Davidson Fltru2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson Fltruse2011All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRX2010, 2011, 2012All years
Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE2012All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 11V-506?

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.

How is recall 11V-506 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.