The contact owns a 2021 Harley Davidson FLHC. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear of the motorcycle. The contact inspected the motorcycle and saw that the rear brake rotor disc was warped. The dealer was made aware of the failure and suggested to the contact to not ride the motorcycle until it was repaired. The motorcycle was not repaired and was awaiting the brake replacement parts to arrive at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,800.
The worst 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC problems
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- Brakes1
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- Brakes1
Recalls 2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
- Risk
- A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 16, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0188. Some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23V591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.
Recall number 25V375000 · Recall details
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 FLDE, 2018-2021 FLHC, 2018-2023 FLHCS, 2018 and 2023 FLHCS ANV, 2020-2023 FXLRS, 2022-2023 FXLRST, and 2022 FXRST Softail motorcycles. A fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.
- Risk
- A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 8, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0181.
Recall number 23V591000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC 56
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision C. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- Battery warranty guidelines
- TIRE TREAD DEPTH GUIDE-UPDATE. PURPOSE: [Revision B. Updated: Tire Tread Depth Guide
- BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: [Revision F. Added: Added video link for the DCA-8000 Battery Tester
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Cosmetic cylinder staining (all milwaukee-eight models)
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
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Is the 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC, fewer than a typical FLHC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 Harley-Davidson FLHC have?
2 recalls, covering suspension.
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