2009 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and problems

The 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht has 3 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2009 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 11V-506: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.

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 the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Recall 09V-457: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 1, 2009 · 111,569 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

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.

Fix: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2009 Harley-Davidson Flht problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	4
Power Train	1
Wheels	1
Seats	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Driveline — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 22,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht complaints

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

Service Brakes · at 29,934 miles · reported Jul 26, 2016

The contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flht electra glide. While backing out of a parking space, the front brakes failed to respond. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the anti-brake system module failed and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA action number: pe16009 (Service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The motorcycle failure mileage was 29,934.

Service Brakes · at 12,000 miles · reported Jul 8, 2016

Anti-lock brakes, motorcycle purchased in 2009, at appr. 12000 miles, front brake rotors warped and had to be replaced. This is an issue that has to be addressed around every 12000 miles since new and I have 90,000 miles on it now. At appr. 40,000 miles, the hole front brake system had to be replaced, rotors, calipers, lines, master cylinder. The brakes would automatically apply themselves until I would have to pull over. They would lock down. They would work properly after I sat on side of road for around 30 minutes. I took it to harley the next day. The dealership told me the rotor warping…

Service Brakes · at 22,000 miles · reported Jul 8, 2016

The contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flht. While driving 60 MPH, the brakes failed to respond when the brake handle was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake module failed and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 22,000.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 18,000 miles · reported Oct 25, 2012

The contact owns 2009 harley davidson motorcycle flht. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the motorcycle lost power and the RPM dropped to 1,000. The failure occurred intermittently but it began to do so more frequently. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The contact believes that the throttle control actuator failed. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage 23,000.

Seats · at 25,928 miles · reported Sep 28, 2012

While pulling away from a stop light, the seat started to slide off the rear fender. The bottom of the seat is hard plastic some how it cracked all the way around the seat mounting bracket so the seat will not stay in place when you drive. The seat retention nut and the seat bracket and the fender are all damaged. From normal use. I talk to the dealer they told me that they see this all the time. It sounds like maybe harley needs to fix this problem before someone gets killed...

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 11V-506 (exterior lighting), 09V-457 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 22,000 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.