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 FlhtcProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 19 owner complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, 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 August 10, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has problems
19 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Power train
2Wheels
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Vehicle speed control
1Steering
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 10 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 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 Flhtc 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 Flhtc 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 Flhtc median. How we score
'83'84'89'90'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, and the recalls they led to.
- Sudden Brake Failure - MotorcycleLed to recall 18V-076
In owners' words
What Flhtc owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Bought the HD new in 2008 and used all warranty plans for 1st 10 years of ownership. They performed all work per their guidelines. Never once did they flush the system as this recall mentions every 2 years? While riding down my driveway the rear brake failed to engage on a gravel road and I loss…
AFTER STARTING BIKE AND LEAVING DRIVEWAY, BIKE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR THE WINTER, APPROACHED FIRST STOP SIGN NO BRAKES ON REAR. BRAKE PEDAL HARD NO MOVEMENT. LIGHTS COME ON, NO BRAKE RESPONSE..... FRONT BRAKES WORK.... ABS MODULE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO HD FORUMS.
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON CITY STREETS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME VERY HARD A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES OCCURRED. THANK GOD THE REAR STILL WORKED. THEY KEPT ME FROM CRASHING INTO CAR AHEAD OF ME. NOW THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NO FRONT BRAKES AT ALL. MOTORCYCLE WAS MAINTAINED UNTIL 9/2017 BY A PREPAID…
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