2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC recalls and problems

The 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC has 1 safety recall and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC recalls

Recall 11V-506: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

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.

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.

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.

2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	4
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 26,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Jun 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 · at 26,000 miles · reported Sep 25, 2017

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…

Service Brakes · at 31,000 miles · reported Jul 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…

Service Brakes · at 21,000 miles · reported Sep 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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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC: 11V-506 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHRC?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 26,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.