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2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX recalls and problems

The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

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

2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX 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 FLTRX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Tires2
Wheels2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Visibility1
Service Brakes1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1

Most reported parts

  • Visibility › Windshield — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,900 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 FLTRX complaints

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

Electrical System · at 6,600 miles · reported Jun 23, 2015
While riding on my 2012 harley-davidson road glide motorcycle it suddenly died. It died because the battery was not being charged; therefore my electronics would not work, including the fuel injection system. This was caused by a defective voltage regulator that is a known issue to harley. This defective piece of equipment is part of harley-davidson?s product program (Product notice: 0912) and not part of a safety recall. I don?t understand how this isn?t a safety issue considering the motorcycle dies while you are riding on it.
Service Brakes · at 245 miles · reported May 31, 2015
I was traveling down highway 101 south between metcalf & bailey here in northern california yesterday afternoon (5/30) on my harley davidson road glide 2015 that has less than 300 miles. I was in the 2nd lane traveling about 65 MPH and my bike started to ride very rough, I was losing speed very fast. I was able to get into the 3rd lane before the bike completely shutting down I didn't even make it to the slow lane. Thank god all the cars behind me were paying attention & there were no big rigs because the bike came to a stop within seconds and it would not start, the front brake was completely…
Visibility · at 9,000 miles · reported Jul 16, 2014
The contact owns a 2012 harley davidson fltrx motorcycle. The contact stated that after replacing a curved windshield, the contact's vision became distorted. The contact mentioned that the objects appeared closer than they actually were and the lines on the highway appeared in a zigzag shape. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 10,000. Updated 08/25/14
Tires · at 7,170 miles · reported Sep 18, 2012
I was checking tire pressure on my motorcycle tires when I noticed what looked like dry rot. I then started checking on various forums for harley riders and noticed that others were having this same problem. I called my local dealer and they changed tires without question. I feel that this is a wide spread problem on factory installed dunlop tires on 2010 to 2012 harley touring models.
Wheels · at 8,132 miles · reported Sep 18, 2012
This is the second complaint I have for the same problem. I AM having dry rot cracking on new dunlop tires. I had a problem with dry rot cracking at 7170 miles and the dealer replaced the tire under warranty. I then noticed that the new tire was doing the exact same thing with only 8132 miles on the vehicle. This new tire only lasted 962 miles before showing signs of failure. ## VIN passed ## harley davidson fltrx 2012 ##

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLTRX have any recalls?

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

Owners report tires problems most often (2 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,900 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.