1 NHTSA safety recall covers the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. Check your Flhtcutg by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg, reporting 3 crashes, 3 injuries, 2 deaths. Harley-Davidson has issued at least 26 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
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Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
“All #'s/times are approx. At 2:15p, sun to back, and 30-35mph going into a curve, bike went off road. No brake lights, New tire, 406 miles on it, 6.6 miles fr: dealership, 3rd time there for random electrical issues, radio, starting, etc. Less than 1 mile tested in parking lot. Battery replaced.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11601261
“The contact's husband owned a 2012 Harley-Davidson Tri Glide Ultra Classic. The contact stated while her husband was driving at 30-35 MPH on a curve, the brake pedal or caliber was depressed but failed to respond.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11436887
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG. WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL AT APPROXIMATELY 15-20 MPH AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD AND FAILED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. AS A RESULT OF THE BRAKE FAILURE, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10885793
“TOOK A 400 MILE TRIP FROM ORLANDO, FLORIDA TO KEY WEST, FLORIDA ON 7/27/11. ON THE WAY DOWN TO KEY WEST, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE WAS EXTREMELY HOT!! HEAT CAUSED INSIDE CALF OF MY WIFE'S RIGHT LEG TO BECOME EXTREMELY RED AND BURNED.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10470416
“FAILURE OF THE COMPENSATOR-I ALSO HEAR FROM HD MECHANICS THAT SO MANY OF THESE HAVE FAILED IT SHOULD BE A RECALL. I WAS LUCKY, MINE FAILED WHEN I HAD A TRAILER TO TOW IT. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE OF THE COMPENSATOR DID COST ME $4500 TO REPAIR FOR A $299 PART.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11054718
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Not every 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Harley-Davidson dealer.
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