2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Flstc. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the wheels. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

WHEELS
9
STEERING
2
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
1
1crashes1injuries
SUSPENSION
1
Total complaints15

What owners report

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

“My rear brakes stopped working while in motion. The rear brake pedal became rock solid & would not depress. The brake fluid was checked & found to have plenty in the reservoir. I had a harley davidson technician analyze it & was told that the abs unit has gone bad, I was also told that there was a…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-03-24

“I was riding normal speed of about 60 mph and went into very dangerous wobble/ weave. I let go of throttle and layed my body weight over the tank and was able to slow to a stop. Checked and found all spokes on rear wheel were dead and loose. Bike only has 1800 miles on it. I have seen tons of…”

WHEELS · reported 2015-04-12

“Bought new 2012 flstc h-d in february 2011. Took the bike in for the first 1,000 mile service. When I picked the bike up it was noted on the service ticket that all spokes where loose on the front and rear wheels. Now have 7700 miles on the bike and took it in for new rear tire.[ have noticed just…”

WHEELS · reported 2014-05-06

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson heritage motorcycle(n/a). The contact stated that while traveling 65 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the rear wheel spokes were loose. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was…”

WHEELS · reported 2013-06-30

“Traveling on an interstate at approx. 65 mph, bike developed an unstable condition that felt similar to riding on an under inflated rear tire. Visual inspection found extremely loose spokes on the rear wheel rim resulting in the tire traveling at a different axis than the hub when under load.…”

WHEELS · reported 2013-05-19

“Traveling on an interstate at approx. 65 mph, bike developed an unstable condition that felt similar to riding on an under inflated rear tire. Visual inspection found extremely loose spokes on the rear wheel rim resulting in the tire traveling at a different axis than the hub when under load.…”

STEERING · reported 2013-05-19

“Traveling on an interstate at approx. 65 mph, bike developed an unstable condition that felt similar to riding on an under inflated rear tire. Visual inspection found extremely loose spokes on the rear wheel rim resulting in the tire traveling at a different axis than the hub when under load.…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2013-05-19

“While riding on the highway the front wheel began to wobble excessively, causing loss of control of the motorcycle. No accident occured, but the motorcycle was dangerously difficult to handle, the whole bike wobbling uncontrollably. Steering was also compromised. Slowly proceeded to harley…”

STEERING · reported 2012-08-07
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 Flstc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.