2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC recalls and problems

The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 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.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 43,000 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 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC complaints

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

Vehicle Speed Control · at 43,000 miles · reported Apr 10, 2014

While in traffic on a busy road the motorcycle lost all throttle response and went into "limp mode". During this time the engine RPM's immediately dropped and I was forced to cross two lanes of traffic at moving at highway speeds to safely pull the motorcycle to a stop. I was only able to achieve a top speed of 15 MPH. The motorcycle was then transported by trailer to the dealership for the 2nd time in 3 weeks for this same problem. The sudden deceleration for the throttle by wire is extremely unsafe.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 13,700 miles · reported Aug 20, 2013

I was leaving work on saturday about 4:15 with my motorcycle. I was approaching the area where I turn to go in front of the building to exit out to the road. As I was braking, about to turn, the bike accelerated causing the rear wheel to lose traction and the bike went down. When the bike went down, I was slammed to the ground and was separated from the bike. The rear wheel continued to spin leaving a black mark on the pavement approximately 6-8 feet long. The bike kept going another 30-40 feet on the right side until it flipped over to the left side and continued to slide another 20-30 feet…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC: 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 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTC?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 43,000 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.