CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (10 reports).
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls
Brake fluid deposits can stick ABS valve, reducing stopping power
Deposits can form inside the brake system on certain 2008-2011 Harley-Davidson motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS) when the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule in the Owner's Manual.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Wheels | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
Bought the HD new in 2008 and used all warranty plans for 1st 10 years of ownership. They performed all work per their guidelines. Never once did they flush the system as this recall mentions every 2 years? While riding down my driveway the rear brake failed to engage on a gravel road and I loss control using my front brake to stop before entering a 2 lane road with traffic at 45 MPH. Loss of control caused the bike to crash on the road. 2 months after the crash I get a recall notice on this issue. My ABS failure was directly related to this crash yet HD claims it is not? Really, the ABS freezes due to moisture in the fluid and its my fault that 10 years of preventive MX by my dealership fai
THE HANDLEBARS BROKE WHIAL DRIVING, THE LEFT SIDE WELD GAVE. RESULTING IN THAT THE BAR DROPED INTO MY LEFT LAP. YES IT IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. HAVE VIDEO.
AFTER STARTING BIKE AND LEAVING DRIVEWAY, BIKE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR THE WINTER, APPROACHED FIRST STOP SIGN NO BRAKES ON REAR. BRAKE PEDAL HARD NO MOVEMENT. LIGHTS COME ON, NO BRAKE RESPONSE..... FRONT BRAKES WORK.... ABS MODULE PROBLEM ACCORDING TO HD FORUMS.
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON CITY STREETS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME VERY HARD A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES OCCURRED. THANK GOD THE REAR STILL WORKED. THEY KEPT ME FROM CRASHING INTO CAR AHEAD OF ME. NOW THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NO FRONT BRAKES AT ALL. MOTORCYCLE WAS MAINTAINED UNTIL 9/2017 BY A PREPAID MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND ESP WARRANTY.
I WAS ACCELERATING AND MERGING ONTO THE FREEWAY WHEN I LOST ALL THROTTLE RESPONSE ( THROTTLE BY WIRE - ELECTRICAL). MY MOTORCYCLE IMMEDIATELY LOST SPEED IN FRONT OF VEHICLES COMING UP QUICKLY BEHIND ME. I WAS LUCKILY ABLE TO GET OVER AND OFF THE FREEWAY.
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc questions
Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc: Brake fluid deposits can stick ABS valve, reducing stopping power; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Mounting. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (10), Electrical System (3), Wheels (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.