2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls

Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2014-04-10, Vehicle Speed Control
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. *TR

2013-08-20, Vehicle Speed Control
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 COMING TO A STOP. I WAS ABLE TO GET UP AND SHUT THE BIKE OFF. A MECHANIC FROM WORK WAS ABLE TO PICK T

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (2), Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.