2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 2 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (5 reports).

1Recalls
15Owner complaints
3Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FLHTCU103?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 11V506Oct 19, 2011250,757 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 problems

Problem areas named in the 15 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes5
Electrical System3
Engine2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1
Suspension1
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1

What owners report

2020-02-17, Service Brakes
2012 ROAD GLIDE ULTRA. ABS MODULE HAS GONE BAD AT 48000 MILES. THIS SEEMS TO BECOMING A COMMON PROBLEM. IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE AND THE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION NOW. MOTORCYCLE IS NOT ROAD WORTH AND NOW PARKED.
2020-01-13, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST BRAKE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SAVANNAH HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALER (912-925-0005, LOCATED AT 1 FORT ARGYLE RD, SAVANNAH, GA 31419) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE MODEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. AND ISSUED A CASE NUMBER: 3936516. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,000.
2019-10-11, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED, BUT WAS STIFF AND DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,172.
2018-09-13, Structure
KICKSTAND SPRING BROKE CAUSING BIKE TO JUMP NINTO 180 DEGREE CRASH
2017-06-21, Electrical System
START VEHICLE AND NO CHARGING. LESS THAN 12V ON DASH GAUGE. 2ND TIME IN TWO WEEKS THIS HAS HAPPENED. CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT COME ON. 3 MILES DOWN THE ROAD, AND VOLTAGE IS NOW 14V. CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY LIGHT SWITCH OFF. SUSPECT A FAULTY VOLTAGE REGULATOR. HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE 05 FLHTCU I OWNED PREVIOUSLY. $200+ FOR NEW VOLTAGE REGULATOR. WILL TROUBLESHOOT CHARGING CIRCUIT PRIOR TO BUYING NEW REGULATOR.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103: 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 FLHTCU103?

Based on 15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (5), Electrical System (3), Engine (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 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.

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