2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While leaving a public parking garage I attempted to stop for the car in front. Front brake lever would not move nearly causing me to run into the rear of the car. The failure was due to a failure of the ABS modulator. ..updated 02/10/17”
NHTSA complaint #10865252, filed 2016-05, 1 miles“Lost complete control of front brakes. Brake lever is frozen open and is impossible to depress to slow or stop the motorcycle. After much troubleshooting, replacing brake parts and bleeding brakes, I was informed of a hydraulic control unit pattern of failure, the symptoms of which exactly describe my situation. The rear brakes operate normally. This vehicle has been used for recreational riding and owned by me since new. I discovered this issue when preparing for the 2017 riding season and have not had a safe, functional motorcycle this year.”
NHTSA complaint #11025189, filed 2017-09, 41,000 miles“riding down a hill i applied the brakes and come across some dirt on the road the anti lock brake activated so i did not skid about a half mile down the road was a stop sign when i applied therear brake again they did not work. There were no warning of the failure until i needed brakes,there were no warning lights before or after the failure . the ABS had to be replaced at a total cost of 1417.59 dollars . the brake system is now working fine after repair.”
NHTSA complaint #11477993, filed 2022-08“The contact owns a 2011 Harley-Davidson Road Glide Ultra (FLTRU). The contact stated while riding at undisclosed speeds and attempting to apply the front brakes, the motorcycle failed to respond. The contact stated that the brake lever seized during the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact was informed that the brake fluid needed to be flushed. While the mechanic was flushing the brake fluid, the contact was informed that the brake module needed to be replaced as well for the vehicle to operate as designed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11456802, filed 2022-03, 31,000 miles“ABS Module goes bad and completely disables brakes Very dangerous. Got on my bike only to have a rock hard pedal with no brakes. Harley should fix this for free.”
NHTSA complaint #11433448, filed 2021-09Related recalls
- 11V506000Oct 19, 2011Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011…Covers: Harley-Davidson Fltru 2010–2012, Flhr 2009–2012, Flhrc 2009–2012 +23 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru
7 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Harley-Davidson Fltru
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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