2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx.

Most common 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	3
Tires	1
Engine	1
Unknown Or Other	1

What owners report

2018-05-14, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE RIDING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER; HOWEVER, THE BRAKE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WHILE STILL ATTEMPTING TO SLOW THE MOTORCYCLE DOWN WITH THE FRONT BRAKE. THE FRONT BRAKE SUDDENLY ACTIVATED, WHICH CAUSED THE CONTACT TO BE THROWN FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEFT BIG TOE, A FRACTURED LEFT LEG, AND A FRACTURED LEFT KNEE CAP, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO SEMINOLE HARLEY-DAVIDSON (620 HICKMAN CIR, SANFORD, FL 32771, (407) 328-1212), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRE

2017-08-23, Unknown Or Other
COMPENSATING GEAR FAIL

2017-06-17, Service Brakes
FRONT BRAKE BECOMES HARD AND CANNOT SQUEEZE TO STOP. FLUID HAS BEEN CHANGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE EVERY TWO YEARS. THIS FIRST OCCURRED WHILE OPERATING ON THE HIGHWAY DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. THIS MODEL IS EQUIPPED WITH ABS. I BELIEVE THERE IS A STICKY VALVE IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. A STANDARD BRAKING SYSTEM WITHOUT ABS WOULD NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM.

2016-07-28, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX STREET GLIDE. WHILE MERGING TO THE RIGHT LANE AT 45 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE REAR BRAKE HANDLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS AND CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO SKID. THE CONTACT FELL OFF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A FRACTURED LEFT ARM AND LACERATION TO THE RIGHT ARM THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,911.

2015-09-08, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE CLUTCH WAS ENGAGED TO START THE ENGINE, THE MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE START SWITCHES SEVERAL TIMES TO ENGAGE ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING AND THE MOTORCYCLE DECELERATED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. A DIAGNOSTIC WAS PERFORMED THAT WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE CODE; HOWEVER, THE DEALER REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE, THE TWIST GRIP SENSOR, AND THE SPEED SENSOR. THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WA

2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx questions

Does the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (3), Tires (1), Engine (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhx has been fixed?

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