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Harley-Davidson FLHXXX recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint for the Harley-Davidson FLHXXX, covering model years 2010 to 2011. Steering is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 2 recall campaigns on file
  • 1 owner complaint (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2010–2011)
  • top component: Steering (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 11V506000 (reported Oct 19, 2011)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaints by model year

1 model year · NHTSA complaints

All 1 complaints are for the 2010 model year.

Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
201010000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLHXXX components

top 1 · NHTSA categories

Steering is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (100.0% of all 1).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaints (top 1)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaints (top 1)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Steering1100.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson FLHXXX recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLHXXX, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2010 to 2011. The 2010 and 2011 model years appear in the most campaigns (1 each).

  • 2 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson FLHXXX recall campaigns covering each model year
2010: 1 campaign2011: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 11V506000

    Reported

    Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch

    Model year 2011

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 09V457000

    Reported

    Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

    Model year 2010

    Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from June 6, 2008 through November 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

    Consequence:
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 11, 2009. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson FLHXXX questions

4 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHXXX have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLHXXX, covering model years 2010 to 2011. The most recent, 11V506000, was reported on October 19, 2011 and is filed under “Exterior lighting”. The 2010 and 2011 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaint?

Steering is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 100.0% of all 1. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson FLHXXX?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson FLHXXX complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 1 complaint, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.