There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTC, but owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Wheels | 9 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Service Brakes | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/Center Stand — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,500 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 FLSTC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 25,000 miles · reported Mar 26, 2018
My rear brakes stopped working while in motion. The rear brake pedal became rock solid & would not depress. The brake fluid was checked & found to have plenty in the reservoir. I had a harley davidson technician analyze it & was told that the ABS unit has gone bad, I was also told that there was a recall on this ABS unit for harley davidson motorcycles but only through years 2011. However, I bought my motorcycle on 09-11-11 so have to wonder whether my motorcycle would be covered. This same technician says he has had to remedy this dangerous issue for several customers, owning motorcycles…
Wheels · at 1,800 miles · reported Apr 15, 2015
I was riding normal speed of about 60 MPH and went into very dangerous wobble/ weave. I let go of throttle and layed my body weight over the tank and was able to slow to a stop. Checked and found all spokes on rear wheel were dead and loose. Bike only has 1800 miles on it. I have seen tons of forums online all complaining about this very issue and yet harley has not made this a legit recall or known problem... Someone with little riding skill will wind up being killed from this issue. Until it becomes a known problem people are selling their faulty rims on ebay after bying new ones as well.
Wheels · at 7,700 miles · reported May 12, 2014
Bought new 2012 flstc h-d in february 2011. Took the bike in for the first 1,000 mile service. When I picked the bike up it was noted on the service ticket that all spokes where loose on the front and rear wheels. Now have 7700 miles on the bike and took it in for new rear tire.[ have noticed just in the week before handling a little different] when the dealer was installing the new tire they called me into the work area to show me there was a wobble in the rear wheel. I thought this was not a problem because I had bought the extended warranty. After checking the factory warranty had gone out…
Wheels · at 3,000 miles · reported Jul 2, 2013
The contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson heritage motorcycle(N/a). The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear wheel spokes were loose. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,000. Updated 9/23/13
Wheels · at 560 miles · reported May 26, 2013
Traveling on an interstate at approx. 65 MPH, bike developed an unstable condition that felt similar to riding on an under inflated rear tire. Visual inspection found extremely loose spokes on the rear wheel rim resulting in the tire traveling at a different axis than the hub when under load. Returned bike to the dealer and was told that it was a known problem with the 2012 heritage soft tail bikes and they had a previous instance of the same condition. Currently awaiting return of the bike after warranty repair.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTC as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTC?
Owners report wheels problems most often (9 reports), followed by steering (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,500 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.