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Active Recalls (2)

18V076000 Jan 29, 2018 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police ...

11V506000 Oct 19, 2011 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

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...

Complaints

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Apr 28, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

the recall remedy to flush the system does not address the concern that the ABS unit still has the potential for failure. Millions of ABS systems in cars do not have such issues that require a hydraulic flush every 2 years. Failure is the ABS control module; it should not be due to moisture in a s...

Apr 28, 2025 Forward Collision Avoidance

the recall remedy to flush the system does not address the concern that the ABS unit still has the potential for failure. Millions of ABS systems in cars do not have such issues that require a hydraulic flush every 2 years. Failure is the ABS control module; it should not be due to moisture in a s...

Sep 25, 2018 Service Brakes 6,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA-GLIDE FLHTCU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO ENGAGE THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. WITH THE HELP OF A FRIEND, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME. SIX BENDS HARLEY-DAVIDSON (9501 THUNDER RD, FORT MYERS...

Sep 25, 2018 Service Brakes 6,444 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA-GLIDE FLHTCU. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED. THE CONTACT WAS ONLY ABLE TO ENGAGE THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. WITH THE HELP OF A FRIEND, THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME. SIX BENDS HARLEY-DAVIDSON (9501 THUNDER RD, FORT MYERS...

Mar 17, 2017 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

BIKE PARKED IN GARAGE FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS BECAUSE OF COLD WEATHER. FIRED IT UP TO LET IT WARM UP FOR A FEW MIN'S. CLIMBED ON TO BACK IT OUT AND THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD NOT BUDGE OR STOP THE BIKE WHEN I NEEDED TO STOP. FORTUNATELY BEFORE I LOST CONTROL, I WAS ABLE TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT WHILE USIN...

Mar 17, 2017 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

BIKE PARKED IN GARAGE FOR ABOUT 3 WEEKS BECAUSE OF COLD WEATHER. FIRED IT UP TO LET IT WARM UP FOR A FEW MIN'S. CLIMBED ON TO BACK IT OUT AND THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD NOT BUDGE OR STOP THE BIKE WHEN I NEEDED TO STOP. FORTUNATELY BEFORE I LOST CONTROL, I WAS ABLE TO LEAN TO THE RIGHT WHILE USIN...

Jan 7, 2016 Service Brakes 10 mi

I OWN AND OPERATE A HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC. WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY I TRIED TO USE MY FRONT BRAKES TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LEVER WAS HARD AS A ROCK AND WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT FUNCTION TO STOP THE BIKE, HAD TO RELY ON MY REAR BRAKES WHICH PUT ME IN AN SLIDE BECAUSE OF...

Jan 7, 2016 Service Brakes 10 mi

I OWN AND OPERATE A HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU ULTRA CLASSIC. WHILE RIDING ON THE HIGHWAY I TRIED TO USE MY FRONT BRAKES TO STOP AT A RED LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LEVER WAS HARD AS A ROCK AND WAS NOT ABLE TO MAKE IT FUNCTION TO STOP THE BIKE, HAD TO RELY ON MY REAR BRAKES WHICH PUT ME IN AN SLIDE BECAUSE OF...

Aug 13, 2015 Wheels 11,720 mi

NOTICED INCREASING WOBBLE IN TURNS, HANDLE BARS SHAKE AT OCCASION, TOOK TO DEALER, HE TEST RODE AND SAID IT WAS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE SHOT, AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON 09-12 HARLEYS, HE SAID HARLEY HAS SINCE BEEN USING A DIFFERENT BEARING, AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT WHEEL BEARINGS...

Aug 13, 2015 Wheels 11,720 mi

NOTICED INCREASING WOBBLE IN TURNS, HANDLE BARS SHAKE AT OCCASION, TOOK TO DEALER, HE TEST RODE AND SAID IT WAS THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE SHOT, AND THAT THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON 09-12 HARLEYS, HE SAID HARLEY HAS SINCE BEEN USING A DIFFERENT BEARING, AND THAT THE REPLACEMENT WHEEL BEARINGS...

Jun 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 356 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE 2011 MOTORCYCLE EXCESSIVE HEAT BLOWING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WHILE RIDING OVER 55 MPH FOR 25 MINUTES AT A TIME OVER 2 HOUR PERIOD CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS, BLISTERS, SCABBING AND SCARRING TO BACK OF RIGHT LEG. 356 TOTAL MILES ON MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED NEW. HD INSPECTION PO...

Jun 24, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 356 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON TRI GLIDE 2011 MOTORCYCLE EXCESSIVE HEAT BLOWING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE WHILE RIDING OVER 55 MPH FOR 25 MINUTES AT A TIME OVER 2 HOUR PERIOD CAUSED 2ND DEGREE BURNS, BLISTERS, SCABBING AND SCARRING TO BACK OF RIGHT LEG. 356 TOTAL MILES ON MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED NEW. HD INSPECTION PO...