2012 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 7, 2012 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhrc years
Not enough data 6th of 8 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhrc. That ranks 6th out of 8 Flhrc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhrc problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~10 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%10——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhrc recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:brake lights:switchOct 19, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V506000 · 250,757 vehicles

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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley davidson road king. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, he began applying the brakes and the vehicle barely slowed down. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to get the vehicle to stop. The dealer and the manufacturer were both notified and…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 7, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10460899

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2012 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 2012 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 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.