repaired · 2019 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk. These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
2009 Harley-Davidson FlhtProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-076 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 28, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Service brakes
1Power train
1Seats
1Vehicle speed control
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2009 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Brake lights: switch
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…
no report yet
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.
Best & worst years
2009 vs. every other Flht year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flht median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht, and the recalls they led to.
- Sudden Brake Failure - MotorcycleLed to recall 18V-076
In owners' words
What Flht owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE FROM A TRAILER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUEEN CITY…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE. WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI-BRAKE SYSTEM MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED.…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKE HANDLE WAS DEPRESSED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED…
Own a 2009 Flht?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.