NHTSA Recall 11V506000: Switch (exterior lighting)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 250,757 vehicles. It affects 26 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhp.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V506000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0145 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | October 19, 2011 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
Harley-davidson safety recall number is 0145.customers owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V506000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhp | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhpe | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2009, 2010 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHTCU103 | 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE4 | 2009 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE5 | 2010 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE6 | 2011 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE7 | 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtk | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtp | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhx | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxse | 2010 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHXSE2 | 2011 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHXSE3 | 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhxxx | 2011 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltr | 2009 |
| Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 | 2009 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltru | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltruse | 2011 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrx | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltrxse | 2012 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.