2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).

1Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your FLHTCUSE7?

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

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 recalls

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch

Recall 11V506Oct 19, 2011250,757 vehicles affected

Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Wheels1
Engine1
Power Train1
Service Brakes1

What owners report

2018-11-16, Service Brakes
THE ANTILOCK BRAKE MODUAL FAILED ON MY HARLEY ELECTRA GLIDE CVO. IT COMPLETELY MADE THE REAR BRAKES INOPERABLE. THE PEDAL IS AS SOLID AS A ROCK. THERE IS A RECALL UP TO THE 2011 YEAR MODELS FOR THIS EXACT PROBLEM. IT IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE WHEN IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING I HAD TO USE THE ENGINE/CLUTCH TO SAFELY STOP. HAVING BRAKES FAIL FROM AN OBVIOUSLY FAULTY PART IS A HUGE SAFELY ISSUE THAT COULD CAUSE DEATH. ALL MODELS WITH ABS SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED WITH A BETTER PART OR AT MINIMUM ONE THAT WHEN FAILS DOES NOT LOCK YOUR BRAKES OUT FROM WORKING.
2014-05-07, Engine
2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLE HAS SPUTTERED THROUGH THE INTAKE AND COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE STOPPED AT A YIELD RAMP AND PREPARING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE MOTORCYCLE JUST STOPPED. IT DID RE-START AND HE WAS ABLE TO COMPLETE HIS TRIP HOME. HE RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY FOR THE SPUTTERING AND STALLING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO A PROBLEM. FROM MAY-JUNE 2013, THE MOTORCYCLE QUIT RUNNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON TWICE. ONCE WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION TO A FREEWAY ENTRANCE RAMP AND THE SECOND TIME WHILE AT A STOP SIGN PREPARING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN ONTO A DIVIDED HIGHWAY. BOTH TIMES, T
2013-04-07, Wheels
THE "CHISEL" WHEELS THAT HD USES ON THEIR 2012 AND 2013 FLHTCUSE'S CAUSE AN UNSTABLE CONDITION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THE FRONT END FEELS VERY LIGHT AND AT THE EDGE OF KEEPING CONTROL, ESPECIALLY IN WINDY CONDITIONS OR AROUND LARGE VEHICLES LIKE TRUCKS OR RV'S. I HAVE TRIED REBUILDING THE FRONT FORKS, TIRE REPLACEMENT, ADDING HD ACCESSORIES SUCH AS WIND DEFLECTORS, ETC, WITH MINIMAL IMPROVEMENT. AFTER PERFORMING SEVERAL TESTS, I DETERMINED THAT THE INSTABILITY IS CAUSED BY THE FRONT WHEEL. THERE ARE QUITE A FEW OTHER PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS INSTABILITY ISSUE ON WWW.CVOHARLEY.COM AS WELL. WHEN I CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOMER SUPPORT, I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT DO ANYTHING TO FIX

2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7: 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 FLHTCUSE7?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Engine (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 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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