Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2011

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2011. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 19, 2011

(Campaign #: 0145)

REAR BRAKE LAMP SWITCH

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.

NHTSA ID: 11V506000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 250,757

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 31, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE STALL CONDITION

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 7, 2010 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, 2010. THE BODY CONTROL MODULES (BCM) INSTALLED ON THESE MOTORCYCLES (PART NUMBERS 69991-11 AND 69993-11) HAVE A CASE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEALED DURING PRODUCTION. AN IMPROPER SEAL MAY ALLOW WATER INTRUSION INTO THE BCM WHICH MAY CAUSE ENGINE STALL.

NHTSA ID: 11V037000

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

# of Units Affected: 6,964

Consequence Summary:

AN ENGINE STALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC CAN RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Corrective Action:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 31, 2011

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ENGINE STALL CONDITION

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN ACCESSORY SECURITY SYSTEM KITS SOLD AS PART NUMBER 41000021 FOR INSTALLATION ON MODEL YEAR 2011 SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES. THESE ACCESSORY KITS CONTAIN BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) PART NUMBER 69993-11. THE BCM HAS A CASE THAT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SEALED DURING PRODUCTION. AN IMPROPER SEAL MAY ALLOW WATER INTRUSION INTO THE BCM WHICH MAY CAUSE ENGINE STALL.

NHTSA ID: 11E005000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 805

Consequence Summary:

AN ENGINE STALL WHILE IN TRAFFIC CAN RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Corrective Action:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BCM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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