Received a notice from hd that I needed to have my ABS brakes bled and flushed. After doing so, my brakes are exhibiting the notice was meant to avoid. First the front brakes were hard and could not be applied almost causing an accident! Now they are slow to respond and will pull back to the bars if held. I have read that this is an ongoing problem with hd brakes. Brakes are supposed to fail safe not get us killed! Please have hd recall and repair our brakes!! I have an early 2012 and likely have 2011 components. Please help!
The worst 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 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 FLHXSE3 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 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Three months ago I pulled out of my driveway and the rear brake peddle woiudl not depress or engage the rear brake. My cvo is a 2012 which means the it was made in 2011. Their is a recall for the ABS brake module failure on multiple models from 2007- 2011. It's not a fluid issue as I have had the fluid changed. I have 23,000 miles on the bike. The current for 2007-2011 is for the same problem. The recall need to be extended to cover the same failed parts. Harley will not own up to it so it is the responsibility of the federal safety agency to call for the recall to encompass the same parts used in the recall of the same issue. The ABS needs to be replaced by the manufacturer. I spent $42,000 on my cvo. Harley davidson is responsible for selling safe motorcycles with brake systems that don't fail on the road. I see there are other 2012 bikes with the same complaint.
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Questions about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3
Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3, close to a typical FLHXSE3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3?
Brakes, with 2 complaints.
How many recalls does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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