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2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX recalls and problems

The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX has 2 safety recalls and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
13
Crashes / fires
0 / 1
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX 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 Owner’s 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.

2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes8
Electrical System2
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Suspension1
Engine1
Tires1

Most reported parts

  • Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,750 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 2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX complaints

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

Tires · at 14,000 miles · reported Jan 22, 2021
The contact owns a 2010 harley davidson fltrx equipped with kenda tires, tire line: cataclysm, tire size: 130/70/r18, DOT number: 1k32p. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, he felt vibrations in the handle bars. The contact drove to his residence. The contact stated he noticed tread separation on the front tire. The motorcycle was not diagnosed. A dealer was not contacted. The contact stated he replaced the front tire. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. The VIN was not available.
Electrical System · at 35,679 miles · reported Aug 17, 2018
The red security light appeared on the screen and a code of b1154 was logged in the system, after they the bike would not start while in gear. It has to be in neutral to start.
Service Brakes · reported Feb 8, 2018
It is very nice that hd is doing a "voluntary" recall. They are not addressing the problem, which is the electronics module has cold-solder joints on the anti-lock solenoids. It is not due to the lack of maintenance of the brake fluid. I had a five year warranty on my 2010 fltrx and they did all of the scheduled maintenance, and my front brake became unuseable last fall while riding. I chacked all the components; master cylinder, calipers, brake lines, and finally the anti-lock module. The solenoids were locked tight, I cut the cover off the electroncs modules and discovered three cold-solder…
Service Brakes · at 102,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2018
Harley sent out notice to flush the ABS brake system which I did, but couldn't bleed the system,so I took it to my dealer in waco. They told me the system had failed and it would cost $755.49 to replace the valve. I have discovered through online forums that harley's are having this problem. Abs failure can cause injury or death. Harley needs to recall the system.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 27, 2017
Supplement to NHTSA report 11035954. I AM having my anti-lock brake system replaced. I have taken the old system apart do to claims from the manufacturer issues related to service intervals, not manufacturer defects. After removing the top of the ABS module 40601-08a, three cold-solder joints were discovered on the circuit board to brake solenoid connections. This has been a problem with many automobile ABS systems also, however, on a this motorcycle it causes a complete loss of brakes, not just a loss of anti-lock service. And, it doesn't trigger an ABS service light, there is zero indication…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 11V-506 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLTRX?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (8 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,750 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.