Harley-Davidson recall: Exterior lighting
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
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.
The 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.
Vehicles covered
- Harley-Davidson Flhp 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhpe 2009–2011
- Harley-Davidson Flhr 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhrc 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flht 2009–2010
- Harley-Davidson Flhtc 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 2009–2011
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcu103 2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse4 2009
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse5 2010
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse6 2011
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhtk 2010–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhtp 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhx 2009–2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhxse 2010
- Harley-Davidson Flhxse2 2011
- Harley-Davidson Flhxse3 2012
- Harley-Davidson Flhxxx 2011
- Harley-Davidson Fltr 2009
- Harley-Davidson Fltrse3 2009
- Harley-Davidson Fltru 2010–2012
- Harley-Davidson Fltruse 2011
- Harley-Davidson Fltrx 2010–2012
- Harley-Davidson Fltrxse 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V506000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 19, 2011
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 250,757
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 6, 2008 to Sep 16, 2011
- Part
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
- Maker's own recall number
- 0145
Notes
Harley-davidson safety recall number is 0145.customers owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jan 29, 2018
- Harley-Davidson recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Jun 12, 2014
- Harley-Davidson recall: Visibility Aug 5, 2019
- Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Oct 18, 2018
- Harley-Davidson recall: Power train Jun 27, 2016
- Harley-Davidson recall: Exterior lighting Oct 18, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.