The 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 425,393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V0760002018-01-29174,636 affected
Defect
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)…
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.
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
STEERING
2
1crashes1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SUSPENSION
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
Total complaints7
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson fltruse (road glide). The contact stated the motorcycle's rear brakes did not function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the hcu was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was also taken to roanoke…”
“At highway speed the vehicle goe's into the "death wabble" it also does it in curves. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmw6qppxney”
“At highway speed the vehicle goe's into the "death wabble" it also does it in curves. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmw6qppxney”
“At highway speed the vehicle goe's into the "death wabble" it also does it in curves. Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmw6qppxney”
“I twisted the accelerator grip and slipped the clutch to proceed through the intersection when a red light turned green. When I got to the middle of the intersection, the throttle suddenly failed to respond and the bike came to a stop. I then tried to push my 900 lb. Motorcycle to the curb before…”
“During routine operation, new touring model motorcycles have rear cylinder exhaust header pipe that generates extreme amount of heat which impacts operator's right upper inner thigh region. Condition is more than a discomfort. It has become a distraction to the operator and thus, a hazard to the…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson cbo road glide ultra motorcycle. The contact was traveling 5 mph when the handle bars began shaking abnormally. The contact and a passenger were both thrown from the vehicle however the contact sustained a neck injury as a result. The vehicle was taken…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltruse as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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