The contact owns a 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHRC103 Road King Classic. The contact stated while riding at approximately 10 MPH, the rear brake pedal had seized, and the contact was unable to properly stop the motorcycle. The contact was able to stop the motorcycle by using the front brake. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.
The worst 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103 problems
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- Brakes2
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- Brakes2
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103 16
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 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
On my 2013 Road King, intermittently the Rear Brake Pedal will not depress while riding, and whenever that occurs, I have no rear braking whatsoever. Obviously, this is an extremely dangerous situation that could lead to death or injury. After a little internet research, I found this is an extremely common problem with Harley-Davidsons that have ABS (Antilock Braking Systems). When the ABS fails, rather than simply having regular, non-antilock brakes, the motorcycle has no brakes. This allegedly occurs because valves in the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit corrode and then stick in the closed position, preventing brake fluid from closing the brake calipers. Harley should resign their ABS with a fail-safe to prevent this dangerous scenario.
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Questions about the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103
Is the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103, close to a typical FLHR103 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103?
Brakes, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2013 Harley-Davidson FLHR103 have?
No recalls on record.
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