2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (2 reports).

0Recalls
5Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2.

Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure2
Equipment1
Service Brakes1
Unknown Or Other1
Vehicle Speed Control1

What owners report

2019-07-22, Vehicle Speed Control
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN EAGLE SOFTAIL (FLSTSE2). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER WAS INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANDRAE'S HARLEY-DAVIDSON (2010 N LINCOLN AVE, URBANA, IL 61801, (217) 328-2092) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT NO FAILURE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT HARLEY-DAVIDSON DID NOT MAKE REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE SPEEDOMETER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WERE NO REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.
2017-05-27, Unknown Or Other
THE CLUTCH WILL NOT DISENGAGE WHEN YOU STOP.IT KEEPS PULLING FORWARD AND YOU HAVE TO HOLD THE BRAKES TO KEEP FROM MOVING.
2015-02-25, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSE2 SOFTTAIL CVO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE BIKE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CONTACT TO DRIVE THROUGH A RED LIGHT AT 35 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AIR IN THE HYDRAULIC LINE. AS A RESULT, THE AIR HAD TO BE BLED FROM THE LINE; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400. UPDATED 4/20/15*CN UPDATED 9/26/2017
2014-02-20, Equipment
THE SADDLE BAGS FLY OFF THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THE BAGS ARE EMPTY AND SPEED IS APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THIS HAS HAPPENED FOUR TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. *TR
2011-11-01, Structure
WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 SOUTH OF BOSTON MY LEFT SIDE SADDLEBAG FLEW OFF WHILE I WAS TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. I DID NOT IMPACT ANY OBJECT AND HAVE NEVER DETACHED THE SADDLEBAG WHILE THE BIKE HAS BEEN IN MY OWNERSHIP (I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER). THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME I HAD TRAVELED AT THESE SPEEDS WHILE ON AN INTERSTATE THOUGH THE FIRST TIME I DID SO IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. I WAS WILLING TO ACCEPT THAT I HAD DONE SOMETHING WRONG UNTIL I DISCOVERED MULTIPLE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON AN ONLINE FORUM FOR OWNERS OF THE SAME BIKE. THE FORUM IS CVO HARLEY AT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE: WWW.CVOHARLEY.COM > CUSTOM VEHICLE DISCUSSIONS > CVO' SOFTAIL CONVERTIBLE (MODERATOR: FORUM ADMIN) > TOPIC

2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 questions

Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Equipment (1), Service Brakes (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Harley-Davidson FLSTSE2 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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