2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK recalls and problems

The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK has 3 safety recalls and 29 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 FLHTK vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK 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 FLHTK problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	15
Wheels	6
Power Train	4
Steering	4
Electrical System	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Equipment	1
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Engine	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

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

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Recent 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK complaints

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

Electrical System · at 26,000 miles · reported Mar 16, 2021

I'm experiencing issues with my tbw. Check engine light came on for the first time in november at the end of a charity ride and I thought perhaps the pack ride caused it to overheat, after shutting the bike off it went away briefly. Did some troubleshooting online and discovered that the plugs on the ECM and tb were typically the issue so cleaned, added dielithium grease to the connectors and issues went away. Happened again, this time I pulled the cel codes to discover the tgs and etc codes were in fault. After more research decided to eliminate the green quick connect plugs in the handlebars…

Service Brakes · at 43,701 miles · reported Apr 2, 2019

I recently took my motorcycle in for the recall by harley davidson. Even after having the recall service performed, on a sudden brake, there is a very distinct pull on the rear brake. This occurs at 35 MPH, 55 MPH, and 65 MPH.

Service Brakes · at 38,500 miles · reported Apr 3, 2018

While riding and coming to a stop the front brake level would not move and I had no front brakes. Emergency stop utilizing the rear brakes was necessary to avoid proceeding into the intersection. It has been determined that the ABS hydraulic modulator assembly (Part number 48343-09) had failed. There was no ABS light or codes indicating a potential hazard prior or after incident. From the owners manual 'if ABS becomes defective you will still have operational brakes, but without ABS.' this was not the case. I lost all front brakes due to an ABS failure.

Service Brakes · at 23,000 miles · reported Feb 26, 2018

As I was riding from my house towards an intersection, my rear brake pedal suddenly became stiff and unable to push or apply rear brake. I took it to a local harley dealership and they told me about a recall for a brake fluid flush free of charge. However, they could not flush my brake fluid until I bought a new ABS hcu, which was $377.00 for the part and $773.00 total installed. The dealer called harley corporate and tried to get them to pay for the new ABS hcu since it only went bad because of the brake fluid issues under the recall. Harley refused. It does not make sense to me on why I…

Service Brakes · at 35,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2016

Front ABS brake failed. Pulled out of driveway, got to corner stopped for sign and front brake would not work, could not pull brake lever in at all. Brakes did not give any warning that there was a problem. Abs did not fail safe.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTK have any recalls?

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

Owners report service brakes problems most often (15 reports), followed by wheels (6). 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.