2013 Harley-Davidson FLTRU: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2013 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 10 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 5 | 50.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 10.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
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 | 5 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
Service Brakes: 5; Steering: 2; Wheels: 2; Engine: 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 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 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: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 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 (8). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2017: 2; 2018: 1; 2020: 2
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 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 10538143 · 2013-08-30 (August 30, 2013)
DURING RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT SPEED RANGING FROM 40-75 MPH, ANY DECELERATION OF THE THROTTLE CAUSES WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END STEERING. THIS MOTORCYCLE IS 61 DAYS REGISTERED AND HAS 4,700 MILES DRIVEN. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT IS A DANGEROUS CONDITION REQUIRING STRENGTH TO MAINTAIN STRAIGHT AND LEVEL RIDING DURING THE WOBBLE. THE DEALER FOUND THE STEERING STEM NUT LOOSE AND REQUIRED ADJUSTMENT WHICH MEANS IT REQUIRED RE-TORQUE TO A TIGHTER "ADJUSTMENT". THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE KNOWN TO HARLEY DAVIDSON AND HARLEY DAVIDSON CLAIMS…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10538143 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10562544 · 2014-02-02 (February 2, 2014)
SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED AND AS SOON AS THE THROTTLE WAS APPLIED, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED OUT. USING AN INFRARED THERMOMETER, CYLINDER TEMPERATURES MEASURED 280 DEGREES IN THE FRONT CYLINDER AND 380 DEGREES IN THE REAR CYLINDER. THIS MEASUREMENT WAS TAKEN WITH THE MOTORCYCLE NOT HAVING BEEN RIDDEN, JUST SITTING AND IDLING FOR 15 MINUTES. THE HEAT IS DANGEROUS ON THIS MOTORCYCLE AND H-D'S RECOMMENDATIONS INVOLVE SPENDING HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS TO MAKE A BRAND NEW MOTORCYCLE COMFORTABLE AND SAFE TO RIDE. THIS IS CO…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10562544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10573615 · 2014-03-19 (March 19, 2014)
FIRST TIME I NOTICED THE "HARLEY WOBBLE" I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY DOING THE SPEED LIMIT. I TOOK MY HANDS OFF THE HANDLEBARS TO FIX MY GLOVES -- THE HANDLE BARS STARTED WOBBLING SIDE TO SIDE WOW !!! AFTER I GRABBED THE HANDLEBARS AND CALMED DOWN - I TOOK IT TO MY LOCAL HARLEY DEALER NO HELP NOT SAYING MUCH THEY TEST RODE IT-- NOTHING ! SAID MY TIRE PRESSURE WAS OFF I TESTED IT ON THE WAY HOME STILL THERE. GAVE IT TO THEM A WEEK LATER NOTHING I'VE TESTED IT AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS IT'S WORST AND COMES ON FASTER AT SLOW SPEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10573615 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10702466 · 2015-03-30 (March 30, 2015)
WHILE RIDING THE REAR WHEEL SUFFERED A FAILURE OF THE INNER SEAL THAT SEALS THE SPOKES AND CAUSED A COMPLETE FLAT ENTERING INTO A CORNER CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL/SLIDING INTO. A. PARKING LOT. INSTICTIVLY I PUT MY LEG DOWN TO TRY TO CATCH MYSELF. CALLED FOR A TOW TRUCK TO COME PICK IT UP AND DELIVER TO DEALER. DEALER CHECKED IT AND REPORTED BACK NOTHING WRONG JUST HAD A SEAL GO OUT R&R BY HD DEALER PICKED IT UP FOLLOWING FRIDAY RODE IT HOME NO PROBLEMS 7 MILES NEXT MORNING LEFT FOR A LARGE GROUP RIDE FOR MOTORCYCLE AWARNESS MADE IT 22 MILE…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10702466 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10704345 · 2015-04-08 (April 8, 2015)
WHEN I FIRST GOT THE BIKE I TRAILERED IT HOME AND BY THE TIME I GOT HOME THE REAR TIRE WAS FLAT, SO I TOLD IT TO BAKERSFIELD HARLEY DAVIDSON WHERE THEY TOLD ME IT JUST NEEDED TO BE AIRED UP..THAT WAS THE FIRST INCIDENT. THE SECOND INCIDENT I RODE IT HOME AND RIGHT WHEN I PULLED INTO THE DRIVE WAY THE REAR WENT FLAT ON ME AGAIN, AT THAT POINT I TOOK IT BACK AND THEY PULLED THE TIRE OFF AND RESET THE BEAT ON IT, THINKING THAT WHEEL WAS JUST NOT SEATING RIGHT ON THE RIM ITSELF. AFTER THAT THE BACK TIRE HELD AIR FOR A WHILE. I RODE OUT TO BIKE NIG…
Owner-reported narrative. 50 miles reported. Look up ODI 10704345 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11003185 · 2017-07-05 (July 5, 2017)
FAULTY HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT FOR THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. IT'S A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AS I HAVE DISCOVERED. IT CAN CAUSE THE LOSS OF EITHER FRONT, OR REAR BREAKS AT ANY TIME. I WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND COULDN'T APPLY MY FRONT BREAKS.
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11003185 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11039851 · 2017-10-25 (October 25, 2017)
FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11039851 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11161708 · 2018-12-15 (December 15, 2018)
THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS FROZEN AND COULD NOT BE DEPRESSED. THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THIS HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS OPERATING OR STATIONARY. A LOSS OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM IS SERIOUS AND NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED (12/5/18) AT THE SPACE COAST HARLEY DEALERSHIP, 1440 SPORTSMAN LANE , PALM BAY FL 32905. THE BRAKING ABS HCU FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE OPERATES PROPERLY NOW.
Owner-reported narrative. 23,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11161708 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.