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.
2010 Harley-Davidson FlhtcProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2010 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 September 7, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Engine and engine cooling
1Electrical system
1Vehicle speed control
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Engine
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2010 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
2010 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 2010 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.
I HAD BEEN RIDING FOR UNDER FIVE MINUTES, CITY TRAFFIC, SPEED LIMIT 25MPH. AS I SLOWED FOR A TURNING CAR MY REAR BRAKE FAILED BY THE PEDAL LOCKING. I CONTROLLED THE STOP AND RETURNED HOME. I'VE NOW BEEN TOLD THE ABS CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED AND THE REPAIR COST ARE TO BE AROUND 900.00. I FIND IT…
WHILE BACKING OUT OF GARAGE FRONT BRAKE WAS HARD AND WOULD NOT COMPRESS LUCKILY THERE WAS NO ONE COMING DOWN ROAD. IT RESULTED IN ME CRASHING MY BIKE IN THE ROADWAY.
Own a 2010 Flhtc?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.