2011 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls & problems
The 2011 Harley-Davidson Flstc has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is wheels (3 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints5filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Flstc.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 5,000 mi |
| Exterior lighting Turn signal | 2 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Sep 15, 2017 · 11,500 milesService brakes
I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH MY BRAKE LIGHT STAYING ON, AFTER TALKING TO A CERTIFIED HARLEY MECHANIC, WE CAME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE SPUR INSIDE THE BRAKE LEVER HAD EITHER WORN DOWN OR HAD BROKEN OFF. HE SAID THIS WAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS YEAR OF BIKE AND THAT THE ENTIRE BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY WOULD HAVE TO BE DISASSEMBLED TO GET TO THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM. HE ALSO SAID THAT HE WAS VERY SURPRISED THAT THERE HAD NOT BEEN A RECALL ON IT YET AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO KEEP MY FINGERS IN BETWEEN THE THROTTLE AND THE BRAKE LEVER TO KEEP THE LIGHT FROM COMING ON. - Dec 21, 2012 · 35,000 milesWheels
THE REAR WHEEL SPOKE CAME LOOSE IT HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES SINCE I GOT THE BIKE. THE BIKE WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL. I HAVE HAD THE BIKE SERVICED AND HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE SPOKES TIGHTENED BEFORE. I CHECK THEM EVER TIME I WASH (ONCE A WEEK)THE BIKE. I'M NOT SURE WHY THERE IS NOT RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE TO REPLACE THE RIM NOW WITH A MAG.. IT IS JUST NOT SAFE TO RIDE.. *JS - May 12, 2014 · 10,500 milesExterior lighting › Turn signal
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVISON FLSTC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURNING SIGNALS FAILED TO ACTIVATE AND THAT THE SPEED ODOMETER WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 11,200. - Aug 6, 2011 · 4,000 milesWheels
I WAS TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROX. 70 MPH WHEN MY BIKE STARTED WOBBLING, I SLOWED DOWN BECAUSE THE WOBBLE WAS SO PRONOUNCED THAT I HAD A HARD TIME HOLDING THE BIKE, THE REAR WHEEL FELT LIKE IT WAS LOOSE. I SLOWED THE BIKE DOWN AND SINCE WE WERE ALMOST AT OUR DESTINATION, CONTINUED VERY CAREFULLY. WHEN I STOPPED, THE OTHER BIKE RIDER ASKED ME WHY I WAS RIDING SO CRAZY, I EXPLAINED HOW THE BIKE FELT AND WE PROCEEDED TO THE DEALERSHIP. THE BIKE WAS CHECKED AND THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE REAR WHEEL BECAUSE THE SPOKES HAD ALL LOOSENED FROM THE HUB. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH THIS STOCK WHEEL, THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT HARLEY HAD REPLACED THE STEEL HUB WITH AN… - Apr 1, 2011 · 5,000 milesWheels
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED A VIBRATION IN THE REAR WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE EIGHT SPOKES IN THE REAR WHEEL WERE LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SPOKES WERE TIGHTENED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AND THE SPOKES CONTINUED TO BECOME LOOSE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.