2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb.

Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Engine	1
Structure	1
Exterior Lighting	1

What owners report

2020-12-18, Structure
HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA STREET BOB MODEL YEARS 2011 AND 2012 HAS A CHROME TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY THAT STICKS UP OFF OF REAR FENDER. THE BRACKET ON THE UNDERSIDE SUPPORTING THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY IS JUST ABOUT THE SAME WIDTH AS THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY ITSELF. WHEN IN MOTION AND WITH THE ASSOCIATED VIBRATION, THE REAR FENDER CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND RIGHT ALONG THE SUPPORTING BRACKET. FURTHER MOTION AND VIBRATION ACCENTUATES THE CRACKING. IF GONE UNNOTICED, COULD LEAD TO TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY FALLING INTO REAR WHEEL CAUSING SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT WHILE IN MOTION. IN MY OPINION, MANUFACTURERS DEFECT IS THE CULPRIT. INSUFFICIENT BRACKET FOR THE SIZE AND

2014-03-28, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THERE WAS A LOUD, TICKING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE IN ADDITION TO AN ERROR MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE ENGINE CAPACITOR HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER THEY DID NOT HAVE A REPAIR FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,522 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,750.

2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdb at this time.

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

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (1), Structure (1), Exterior Lighting (1).

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

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