How many recalls does the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 have?

The 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7?

Of 4 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 250,757 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 11V506000 2011-10-19 250,757 affected

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.

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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

POWER TRAIN

SERVICE BRAKES

WHEELS

Total complaints4

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The antilock brake modual failed on my harley electra glide cvo. It completely made the rear brakes inoperable. The pedal is as solid as a rock. There is a recall up to the 2011 year models for this exact problem. It is obviously a safety problem because when it failed while driving I had to use…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-11-01

“2012 harley davidson. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle has sputtered through the intake and completely shuts down. *smd the consumer stated while stopped at a yield ramp and preparing to merge into traffic, the motorcycle just stopped. It did re-start and he was able to complete his trip…”

ENGINE · reported 2013-05-01

“2012 harley davidson. Consumer writes in regards to motorcycle has sputtered through the intake and completely shuts down. *smd the consumer stated while stopped at a yield ramp and preparing to merge into traffic, the motorcycle just stopped. It did re-start and he was able to complete his trip…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2013-05-01

“The "chisel" wheels that hd uses on their 2012 and 2013 flhtcuse's cause an unstable condition at highway speeds. The front end feels very light and at the edge of keeping control, especially in windy conditions or around large vehicles like trucks or rv's. I have tried rebuilding the front forks,…”

WHEELS · reported 2012-08-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse7 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.