2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG recalls and problems

The 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG recalls

Recall 11V-506: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Wheels	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Tires	1
Engine	1
Service Brakes	1
Unknown or Other	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 575 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Nov 20, 2015

The brakes seem to be locked up at times when you put the reverse drive in. You can step down on the foot brake, and it frees up. This trike has less than 14000 miles on it the trike is a 2011 triglide, and it is now nov 2015. The park brake is adjusted all the way out, and does not hold at all. The vehicle is stationary with this complaint.. Most of my riding is all highway without the frequent stop, and go along with the very few use of the brakes on a 100 mile trip. I might ad that I have the cruise set at 65 for the full trip, and that the fuel economy is a far cry from the advertised mpg.…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 50 miles · reported Nov 9, 2014

The exhaust burns my leg when I stop for a light or anything else. $35,000.00 and cant use it when ambient temp is above 80 unless I want to go to the hospital with 2nd degree burns.

Wheels · reported Aug 9, 2013

On july 7, 2013, while traveling eastbound in the lefthand lane of us highway 64 just outside nashville, north carolina, well below the posted speed limit, the left rear tire of a 2011 harley-davidson tri-glide (Model flhtcutg) detached and swerved away from the tri-glide. The tri-glide veered left off the road, striking the left side guard rail, ejecting both the helmeted driver and the helmeted passenger over the guard rail. The driver, due to the severity of his injuries, died and the passenger was injured. The detached left rear tire spun away to and hit another vehicle in the righthand…

Fuel/Propulsion System · at 4,064 miles · reported Jun 25, 2013

Driving 70 MPH on highway put on brakes to exit at offramp bike dies complete shut off no throttle no anything coast to stop on off ramp bike will not start at all trouble code p1511 which is the throttle managment system is dead 2nd time this has happened first time was at 30 MPH after sitting bike statrted again this is happing to all efi harley davidsons something needs to be done before someone is injured.

Tires · reported Oct 31, 2012

While on a ride with my wife on a county road in idaho I started feeling a vibration. Within 5 sec. The left rear tire of my harley tri-glide came off causing me to lose control. The bike slide into on coming traffic and into a ditch. The tire traveled appox. 50 yards down the road before stopping. I had never removed the tires since I purchased the bike from the lone wolf harley davidson dealer in spokane valley washington. We have researched other tri-glide owners to learn that this has happened to others. I have filed a complaint with the harley davidson manf. In west conn. (Case#[xxx])…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG: 11V-506 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2011 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (3 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 575 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.