| Issue ID | 1621465 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11282117 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTC |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 23/11/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 harley-davidson electra glide classic (flhtc) motorcycle. While driving 40 mph, the contact attempted to apply the brakes; however, the vehicle started smoking and the back tire locked up into a fishtail. The trailing driver stated that the brake lights did not illuminate. The contact was thrown off the motorcycle into the middle of the street. The motorcycle skid onto its side into the sidewalk. The contact was not injured. A police report was not filed. The contact was able to restart the motorcycle and continued driving a short distance to his destination. The vehicle was then towed to the contact's home on a trailer. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 10,000. *dt*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DRACUT, MA |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FF418BBXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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