2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 recalls and problems

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 recalls

Recall 18V-076: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.

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.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

Recall 08V-357: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 30, 2008 · 47,579 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	2
Electrical System	1
Equipment	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Most reported parts

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Auxillary Tank — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 11,650 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 11,650 miles · reported Nov 10, 2015

Riding vehicle when sudden and unexpected loss of power occurred. Searched online and found the issue was with the throttle control actuator. Hd has revised this assembly, but it is still problematic. Search results are loaded with other owners experiencing the same issue. Hd knows about it and has issued a TSB on it, but has done nothing in the order of a recall for this potentially deadly situation.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 13,000 miles · reported Nov 13, 2014

The contact owns a 2008 h-d flhrse4. The contact stated that while parked, there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that that the fuel tank o-ring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000.

Electrical System · at 434 miles · reported Sep 2, 2009

I was operating my 2008 harley davidson flhrse4 on several occasions when the throttle by wire cut out in traffic almost causing an accident. This has happened on several occasions, and each time, the motorcycle has been taken to the dealership where it was purchased for repair. Each time, the service dept. Stated the issue was fixed, only to occur again during a future ride. Apparently, the throttle by wire has been an issue ever since harley davidson started using it in their motorcycles. My 3rd and last incident I had, I was traveling in traffic, and my throttle cut out to idle, and then…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-357 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrse4?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (2 reports), followed by electrical system (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 11,650 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.