There is a recall for the rear master cylinder on some of the 2015 tri-glide trikes part # 41700251 which is the same rear master cylinder in the 2015 harley davidson freewheeler trikes, which my rear brake pedal goes down with no stopping, when the rear braked pedal is depressed. Front brakes work fine. Harley davidson is using the same defective rear master cylinder on the freewheeler.
2012-2016 · 5 model years
Harley-Davidson FLD Problems by year
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the Harley-Davidson FLD across 5 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2012 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6). The most reported problem area is the brakes, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
FLD complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common FLD problems
Latest FLD complaints
Detachable hardshell saddlebag flew off while riding on interstate. 2018 Recall 0172 covers latch arm part 90200481 needed to repair for worn pins, but per harley headquarters this recall does not effect my bike.
Front right wheel bearings came apart while I was reattached approximately 45 mph
I own a 2012 harley davidson road glide ultra with abs. In 2018 I began experiencing a stiff front brake while riding. After taking the bike into the local dealer for its regular service I was informed that the abs pump needed to be replaced. I was unable to afford the repair at the time. Now, after doing a lot of research, I have found that this is a common problem with the abs pump. My front brake is completely locked up and cannot be activated. Luckily I was not riding when this was found. All of the maintenance...
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on this bike was done by the dealer including the break services. Harley does appear to be aware of the problem and has issued a recall for bikes with abs from 2008-2011 but only for a fluid replacement and not for the pump failure. There are no changes to the system between 2011 and 2012. The reported fix is regular fluid changes. My bike has been in for service at every recommended mileage because I have a service contract with the dealer. According to harley, if I had regular fluid changes I should not have had this issue, but I still do. If this failure had happened while riding I could have been killed. Up to the point of the total lock up I had experienced a hard break that had to be freed during riding.
The front brake lever on my 2012 harley-davidson electra glide failed. I was leaving a business, the exit was on an incline to merge into traffic. As I was going up the incline I grabbed the front brake to stop for oncoming traffic. The brake lever would not move, I was able to stop the bike with the rear brake at the top of incline ramp. After the incident, I found that the abs brake module on 2008-2011 harley-davidson were failing and about 175,000 bikes were affected. Harley-davidson said the brake fluid should...
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be changed every two years. The problem is that moisture gets into the brake system and clogs the abs module ports. My bike had extended warranty and maintenance plan, however harley-davidson doesn't change your brake fluid in the scheduled maintenance milestones. They do open your master cylinder and check for moisture, they don't document moisture level. If the moisture level is above a certain level they will tell you, but if it's been two years and your current with your scheduled maintenance they should change the fluid. They don't, they just open your system up to be exposed possible contamination and if the fluid checks good for 3,4 or 5 years they won't say anything. The mere fact they take the top off the master cylinder in a sealed system could be when introduction of moisture begins. Harley-davidson is well aware of this issue and makes no proactive steps to help consumers with cost of correcting this costly or possible fatal discrepancy. Brakes are a necessity for safe motorcycling. If harley-davidson recommends changing brake fluid every two years they should have that on record when the bike comes in for service, just like oil changes.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 harley-davidson fld. The contact stated that the headlights held moisture inside the lens. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (seacoast harley- davidson, 17 lafayette rd, north hampton, nh 3862, (888) 333-0001) where it was diagnosed that the headlight units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 20,154. The vin was not available.
Questions about the Harley-Davidson FLD
Which Harley-Davidson FLD years have the most problems?
Which Harley-Davidson FLD years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2016 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other FLD years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Harley-Davidson FLD problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the brakes (6), engine & cooling (3), body, doors & structure (2) most often.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLD have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Harley-Davidson FLD model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data