2011 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE.
Recalls
Exterior Lighting #11V506000 · 2011 · 250,757 units
Problem: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #18V076000 · 2018 · 174,636 units
Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 touring, cvo touring and vsrc motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs), including road king (flhr), road king police (efi) (flhp), road king police (efi) (flhpe), electra glide standard police (efi) (flhtp), electra glide classic (efi) (flhtc), electra glide ultra classic (efi) (flhtcu) and street glide (efi) (flhx), 2008 vrod (vrscawa), cvo road king 4 (flhrse4), night rod (vrscda), cvo ultra classic 3 (flhtcuse3), night rod special (vrscdxa), 2008-2010 road king classic (efi) (flhrc), 2008-2009 road glide (efi) (fltr) and electra glide standard (efi) (flht), 2009-2010 v-rod (vrscaw), 2009 cvo ultra classic (
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the abs hydraulic control unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new platinum label dot 4 brake fluid, free of charge. the recall began on february 14, 2018. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 5 NHTSA owner complaints, median 17,000 miles. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2011 Harley-Davidson FLTRUSE problems?
In 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is steering.