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SteeringPart report

2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
460miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 460 miles.

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.

“Coming to a slow controlled stop at a red light. As the bike decelerated through 40 miles per hour the handles bars shook, side to side, out of my hands. My bike is a us model now imported to canada. Harley says they have no warranty coverage because of this and will not address any warranty or safety concerns.”

NHTSA complaint #10470335, filed 2012-08, 300 miles

“At approximately 45-35mph, when decelerating, the front end wobbles violently, to the point where you must have your hands firmly on the bars to control it. First noticed when bike was in 3rd gear, let off throttle while cruising to stop and used both hands to zip up jacket; nearly crashed as it wobbled me towards center lane. Was able to replicate nearly every time under those conditions; I.e. Run bike to about 50mph, place hands just about 1 above grips and let bike naturally slow down. At 40-38mph wobble will occur to point where bars are shaking so bad you have to grab them. …”

NHTSA complaint #10432460, filed 2011-10, 620 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013220%
2012233%
2011732%
2009117%

Other parts of the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru

Engine
2 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2012 Harley-Davidson Fltru

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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