2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC recalls and problems

The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC has 3 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 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.

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Service Brakes	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Power Train › Driveline — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,000 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC complaints

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

Electrical System · reported Sep 7, 2023

I was traveling 55 MPH in 5th gear when my motorcycle suddenly stopped accelerating, and the check-engine light came on. The vehicle automatically went into limp-mode and would not travel any faster than 25 MPH. I was near a service station, so I pulled over and stopped. I was able to return home traveling 25 MPH, as frustrated cars followed close behind me. My harley dealership confirmed the problem was caused by faulty wiring that triggered the limp-mode sensor.

Service Brakes · at 24,000 miles · reported May 28, 2019

I had been riding for under five minutes, city traffic, speed limit 25mph. As I slowed for a turning car my rear brake failed by the pedal locking. I controlled the stop and returned home. I've now been told the ABS control module has failed and the repair cost are to be around 900.00. I find it incredibly hard to believe that a module failure defaults to a total lack of brakes! One might be inclined to think youd lose ABS function, not total braking!

Service Brakes · at 25,000 miles · reported May 9, 2017

While backing out of garage front brake was hard and would not compress luckily there was no one coming down road. It resulted in me crashing my bike in the roadway.

Power Train · at 9,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2013

Sprocket assembly has failed 2 times.dealer is fixing at own expense with new improved screaming eagle version that was developed to fix this problem. This now comes standard on 20121 and beyond models. Could cause fatalities if fails at highway speeds. Hd puts on new bikes but will not fix previous models.

Power Train · at 1,025 miles · reported Jul 16, 2010

My 2010 harley-davidson flhtc, after only 1025 miles, experienced a serious mechanical break down in the transmission. The main shaft broke. This is a major component to the operation of this vehicle. I have been riding motorcycles (Mainly harleys) for the past 34 years and have never had something like this happen on a bike after thousands of miles, let alone on one that was only a month old. I was lucky that when it broke, I was stopped at my mail box. If this would have occurred on the highway at greater speeds, it would have been disastrous. After having it transported to the dealer, they…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC: 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 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTC?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by service brakes (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,000 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.