2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf recalls

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

Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	2
Electrical System	1

What owners report

2023-03-20, Service Brakes
The front brakes on my Fat Bob do not work due to the ABS module failing. The brake lever is near impossible to squeeze and does not provide any stopping power.

2016-05-20, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF. THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE PIPE WAS ONLY MOUNTED TO THE HEADERS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE PIPES NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE BOLTS NEAR THE MOUNTING BRACKET; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V794000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE CONTACT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V413000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT

2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf questions

Does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdf have any recalls?

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

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

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

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

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