no report yet
Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
2009 Harley-Davidson FxdbProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 12, 2014. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb has problems
17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
3Tires
3Service brakes, hydraulic
1Fuel system, other
1Structure
1Suspension
1Vehicle speed control
1Electrical system
1Wheels
22 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 2 |
| Tires | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| 2 other systems | 2 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb 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
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. IF THE VALVE SEPARATES AND THE BIKE IS TIPPED OVER, IT MAY LEAK FUEL.
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 Fxdb 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 Fxdb median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Fxdb owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FOR THE THIRD TIME I HAVE SUSTAINED A SECOND DEGREE BURN ON MY LOWER RIGHT LEG WHEN ABOARD MY 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE. THIS OCCURS WHEN I STOP THE BIKE TO PARK IT OR GET GAS AND MY LEG CONTACTS THE EXHAUST PIPE JUNCTURE JUST AFT OF THE RIDER FLOORBOARD. THE BURN IS SUSTAINED IMMEDIATELY…
EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT ON THE 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA TRI-GLIDE MOTOR CYCLE, MODEL FLHTCUTG! ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURES RUN AROUND 300 DEGREES AND INFRARED TEMPERATURE READINGS ON RIDER'S JEAN PANT LEG ARE 140 DEGREES! HARLEY SAYS THIS IS NORMAL! I HAVE BURN SCARE ON MY LEG THAT SAYS THIS SHOULD NOT…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON SCREAMING EAGLE ROAD GLIDE FLTRSE3. HE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN AFTER EXITING A PARKING SPACE, BUT THE ENGINE MISFIRED. HE LOST VEHICLE CONTROL, AND THEN CRASHED ONTO THE ROADWAY. THERE WERE PERSONAL INJURIES INCLUDING FRACTURES TO THE LEFT ANKLE AND…
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