The other day the front brake lever became very hard to pull. It is normally easy to use. The brakes still work and release as usual, but it is very hard to pull the lever and I have no "feel" for braking due to the effort needed to pull the lever. My search for information points to the ABS. Thank you, Carmen.
The worst 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR problems
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- Brakes2
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Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR 22
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 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR owners say
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Abs lock out of front brakes. Lever seized leaving rider without front brakes. Came to a stop in rest area with functional brakes and after a short break handle was sized and front brake was no longer functional.
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Questions about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR
Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR, fewer than a typical FLHR model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR?
Brakes, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHR have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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