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 FltrProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 16 owner complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltr, 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 October 17, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltr has problems
16 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Service brakes
4Vehicle speed control
3Electrical system
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Steering
1Wheels
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 8 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 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 Fltr 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 Fltr 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 Fltr median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'03'07'08'09
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Fltr owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ABS Module failed for rear brake. The rear brake locks up due to failure from the module. Safety of myself and any passenger is at risk by not having any braking ability while riding the motorcycle. I have taken to a dealer where it was checked in the parking lot and i was told of the issue with…
ABS FAILED WHILE RIDING. I TOOK TO DEALER AND INFORMED ME THAT BRAKE FLUID HAS TO BE CHANGED EVERY 2 YEARS WHICH I HSVE NEVER HEARD BEFORE PLUS MY OWNRRS MSNUSL SAYS INSPECT NOT CHANGE. I ASKED WHY THIS IS NOT INCLUDED IN 5000 MILE INTERVAL SERVICE IF THAT IS THE CASE? WAS ABLE TO BRING BIKE…
SHORTLY AFTER I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE BRAND NEW IN 2009 I NOTICED WHEN I APPLIED THE REAR BRAKES SOMETIMES THE PEDAL WOULD GO DOWN AND HIT THE FLOOD BOARD WITHOUT ANY BRAKING PRESSURE. DEALER SAID NOTHING WRONG. NOW AFTER SITTING FOR A FEW WEEKS FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS VERY HARD TO APPLY AT FIRST BUT…
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