Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
1
Most reports here involve premature wear.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED, HE WAS NOTIFIED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS MAKING AN ODD NOISE. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE PRIMARY CARRIER BARRING WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000. UPDATED 02/27/14*LJ
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10536886 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Electrical & infotainment
1
Most reports here involve corrosion.
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WHILE PASSING A VEHICLE AT 55 MPH MY MOTORCYCLE THROTTLE BY WIRE SYSTEM WENT INTO THE LIMP MODE (THE THROTTLE IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONING). I'M AM BESIDE THE VEHICLE I'M ATTEMPTING TO PASS AND HAD A DIFFICULT TIME TRYING TO GET BACK INTO THE DRIVING LANE. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO DO SO BEFORE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE SINCE 2008 WITH THE THROTTLE BY WIRE SYSTEM. IT IS A MANUFACTURERS DESIGN DEFECT AND WHY HARLEY HAS NOT RECALLED IT IS BEYOND ME. IS NHTSA AND HARLEY WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO GET KILLED BEFORE INITIATING A RECALL?.....AND WHO KNOWS HOW MANY UNDETERMINED ACCIDENTS HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THIS ISSUE? IT IS SUCH A COMMON OCCURRENCE THAT HARLEY ISSUED A DEALER BULLETIN (TT148A) TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. IT WAS EXPLAINED TO ME BY HARLEY SERVICE THAT THE PROBLEM IS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE AND THE THROTTLE BODY DUE TO TWO DIFFERENT METALS CAUSING CORROSION. HARLEY ISN'T WILLING TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITHOUT COST TO THE CUSTOMER. IT'S TIME FOR THE NHTSA TO STEP IN; SOONER RATHER THAN LATER!
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10884475 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
1
Most reports here involve loss of braking. Of these, 1 mention a crash, 1 mention an injury.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR. WHILE DEPRESSING THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL AT 40 MPH IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE FRONT BRAKE WAS ENGAGED, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PAVEMENT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, HEAD, AND GROIN. THE CONTACT ALSO SUSTAINED ROAD RASH THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10884205 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov