2011 Harley-Davidson FLHP: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
22,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2011 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 4 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Service Brakes: 2; Steering: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2014: 2; 2017: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10597240 · 2014-06-09 (June 9, 2014)
I WAS RIDING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED A LOUD HOWLING COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY MOTORCYCLE. I RODE TO THE NEAREST HARLEY DEALER AND THEY REPLACED MY FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10597240 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10611160 · 2014-07-17 (July 17, 2014)
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY WE HAVEN'T RESEARCH IN HARLEY DAVIDSON DEATH WOBBLE , BEEN NOTED BY CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM, ENOUGH WE'RE THEY HAVE TESTED THESE BIKE AND WILL NO LONGER PUT THEIR OFFICERS AT RISK, THEIR HAVE BEEN MANY CRASHES OVER THE YRS WITH THE PUBLIC WITH THIS ISSUE, I ALSO DRIVE A HARLEY FLIP BIKE AND THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE AT LOW SPEEDS 30 TO 40 MPH I WAS NOT HURT AND WAS ABLE TO GET BIKE OUT OF WOBBLE , HARLEY DAVIDSON CORP ADMITS TO THIS PROBLEM, BUT FUNNY NEVER HAS OFFERED A FIX OR RECALL, DON…
Owner-reported narrative. 9,340 miles reported. Look up ODI 10611160 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11016309 · 2017-08-19 (August 19, 2017)
THE VEHICLE LOST COMPLETE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS BRAKE SWITCH. WAS TOLD VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY RECALLED FOR THIS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V506000. I PURCHASED VEHICLE WITH 1,200 MILES IT NOW HAS 21,000 MILES. I WAS CHARGED $50 FOR THE REPAIR. QUITE ODD AS THERE ARE VIRTUALLY NO REPAIRS EXECUTED AT THAT PRICE. I DID NOT RECEIVE THE FAILED PART BACK. THIS IS PARTICULARLY WORRISOME AS IT IS A VERY HEAVY MOTORCYCLE AND REAR BRAKES ARE REQUIRED TO STOP AS WELL AS ENSURE SAFE HANDLING WHEN REDUCING SPEED AND TURNS. RELIANCE O…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11016309 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11076921 · 2018-03-08 (March 8, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP ROAD KING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WAS BLOCKED AND CAUSED THE BRAKES TO FAIL. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ALLIGATOR ALLEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON (201 INTERNATIONAL PKWY, SUNRISE, FL 33325, [phone removed]). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RECALL DID NOT COVER THE ABS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE VEHIC…
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11076921 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
11V506000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Reported: 2011-10-19 (October 19, 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗18V076000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid
Reported: 2018-01-29 (January 29, 2018)
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 (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the Owners Manual.
Consequence: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗