2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhrc years
- Not enough data 4th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc. That ranks 4th out of 8 Flhrc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 100%), typically at around 26,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 100% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
ABS warning light comes on. The ABS system had a recall in 2018/19 to change fluid. It supposedly could create an issue if not done every 2 years. This light came on and part needs to be ordered. The service that was done did not even have 1000 miles on it if it even had 500. I believe this module…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson flhrc. While driving approximately 20 mph, the rear brakes malfunctioned and failed to stop the motorcycle when pressing the rear brake lever. The motorcycle was taken to the local dealer (adamec harley-davidson in jackson, fl) where it was diagnosed that…
Front brake is stuck in the open position. The abs module is bad according to the harley shop. This happened while i was riding on a highway all of a sudden i'm unable to pull the front brake lever. I just read an article that you guys are looking into this and issue and it is exactly the same as…
Front brake lever will not move much and takes a lot of force to get it to move. Front brake will not work. This is a big and dangerous problem!! After researching, i found it to be a common problem with harley davidson abs equipped bikes.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhrc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Flhrc | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Flhrc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhrc | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhrc | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhrc | 13 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhrc | 12 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhrc | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhrc model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.