2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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…
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 28,350 miles. Complaints peaked in 2013 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While in traffic on a busy road the motorcycle lost all throttle response and went into "limp mode". During this time the engine RPM's immediately dropped and i was forced to cross two lanes of traffi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 10, 2014 · Vehicle speed control
“I was leaving work on saturday about 4:15 with my motorcycle. I was approaching the area where i turn to go in front of the building to exit out to the road. As i was braking, about to turn, the bike”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 20, 2013 · Vehicle speed control
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhtc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhtc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2 | 15 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 3 | 19 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
How do I know if my 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 11V506000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.