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.
2008 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 81 owner complaints about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 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 30, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has problems
81 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
30Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
9Power train1 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, gasoline
6Electrical system2 crash/fire/injury
6Engine and engine cooling
6Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control
3Tires
3Suspension
178 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 30 | 3 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 |
| 8 other systems | 17 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 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
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE 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.
Mileage at failure
When do service brakes problems start?
36kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 28 service brakes complaints. 100% were reported before 100,000 miles.
11under 30k miles28under 100k miles0100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Flhtcu 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 Flhtcu median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'07'08'09'10'11'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, and the recalls they led to.
- MOTORCYCLE STALLINGLed to recall 08V-357
- Sudden Brake Failure - MotorcycleLed to recall 18V-076
In owners' words
What Flhtcu owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was riding my motorcycle with a group of bikes and had to make an emergency stop. When the brakes were applied, as directed in the owners manual, the ABS failed and caused the rear tire to lock and skid. The resulting skid caused a loss of control of the motorcycle and ultimately laying the bike…
I WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 35MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION NEAR MY HOME. I HAD TO STOP QUICKLY AS A CAR TURNED INTO MY LANE JUST A HEAD OF ME. I APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES OF MY MOTORCYCLE BUT THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER DID NOT MOVE AT ALL. IT WAS AS IF IT WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. I HAD NO CONTROL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA FLHTCUI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA RECALL NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREELEY HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND WILD WEST MOTORSPORTS, INC. LOCATED AT (3010 29TH ST, GREELEY, CO…
Own a 2008 Flhtcu?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.