Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson flhp road king motorcycle. The contact stated that the ABS was blocked and caused the brakes to fail. Additionally, the contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The vehicle was taken to alligator alley harley-davidson (201 international pkwy, sunrise, fl 33325, (954) 414-4135). The dealer stated that the recall did not cover the ABS. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was not covered by the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 23,000.
The worst 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP problems
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- Brakes2
- Steering1
- Wheels1
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- Brakes2
- Steering1
- Wheels1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owners Manual.
- Risk
- These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1‑800‑258‑2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
Recall number 18V076000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 11V506000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation in July 2016 based on forty-three (43) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ).During the course of this investigation ODI received a total of 145 VOQs related to the alleged defect on the subject motorcycles.Owners allege they experience a sudden and complete loss of brakes on one or both wheels.To better understand the cause of the braking issue on the subject motorcycles, ODI requested the federal safety agency's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) conduct inspections and testing of affected vehicle braking systems.Through its work, VRTC determined that deposits were forming on the valves in the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) of the Antilock Braking System (ABS). These deposits could prevent the proper function of the HCU and render the brakes ineffective.To understand why deposits were forming in the HCU, Harley Davidson completed an analysis of the Dow 460 brake fluid used as original equipment on the subject motorcycles and determined that it had stability issues if left in the brake system for an extended period of time.Harley Davidson found that if a brake fluid flush was not conducted as outlined in the owner?s manual for the motorcycles, and was left in the system for a period of time beyond their recommendation; deposits could form in the HCU.Through further testing, Harley Davidson identified an alternate, commercially available, brake fluid that did not have the same stability issues as the original fluid and could stop the proliferation of any current brake system deposits.ODI sent Information Request (IR) letters to Harley Davidson and Dow Chemical (the supplier of the brake fluid on the subject motorcycles) to collect information about the subject bikes and the alleged defect.Harley Davidson responded in full on Sept 30, 2016 and Dow responded with a confidential submission on October 25, 2017.ODI analyzed the information contained in both IR responses and concluded that motorcycles manufactured during Model Years (MY) 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 were failing at a rate greater than their peers.Based on this analysis and the brake fluid study conducted by Harley Davidson, a group of motorcycles was identified that were potentially affected by the instability of the original brake fluid.2008 marked the introduction of ABS on Harley Davidson motorcycles and a change in the Dow 460 brake fluid used in the 2012 MY vehicles provided the bases for the scope of the affected population.With recall action 18V‑076 taken by Harley Davidson this investigation is closed as further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: using the complaint identification numbers attached to this resume.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin PAB1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro...
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Market specific battery introduction
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
What 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The vehicle lost complete rear brake function. Dealer diagnosed as brake switch. Was told vehicle was previously recalled for this under the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v506000. I purchased vehicle with 1,200 miles it now has 21,000 miles. I was charged $50 for the repair. Quite odd as there are virtually no repairs executed at that price. I did not receive the failed part back. This is particularly worrisome as it is a very heavy motorcycle and rear brakes are required to stop as well as ensure safe handling when reducing speed and turns. Reliance on only the front brake is discouraged by the manufacturer in the context of safe riding. This needs to be investigated asap.
I would like to know why we haven't research in harley davidson death wobble , been noted by california highway patrol that this is a problem, enough we're they have tested these bike and will no longer put their officers at risk, their have been many crashes over the yrs with the public with this issue, I also drive a harley flip bike and this has happened to me twice at low speeds 30 to 40 MPH I was not hurt and was able to get bike out of wobble , harley davidson corp admits to this problem, but funny never has offered a fix or recall, don't you think this should be looked into before anymore consumer get hurt or killed, or our police force at risk.
I was riding down the highway and noticed a loud howling coming from the front of my motorcycle. I rode to the nearest harley dealer and they replaced my front wheel bearings.
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Questions about the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP
Is the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP, 2.0 times a typical FLHP model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and exterior lighting.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 18V076000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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