CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (35 reports).
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 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 Flhtcu problems
Problem areas named in the 70 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 35 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Wheels | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
While riding my 2009 ultra classic cvc Harley davidson motorcycle the front brake level became stiff and eventually did not compress, no front brakes, while attempting to stop. The rear brake still operated normally. In an emergency, this could cause serious injury or death with front brake failing and possible rear brake failure at same time. a local repair shop inspected the brakes and attempted to bleed system and determined the ABS mudule failed. there were no warning lamp indications of ABS failure. When ABS module fails on HD motorcycles, brakes can also fail. This is a major safety issue with the braking system that shoud still operate to stop motorcycle when ABS module fails.
ABS Module failure. Brake pedal solid when depressed with no brakes available. I will request the bad module from the dealer. No brakes is an extremely dangerous condition. The motorcycle is in a Harley Davidson getting the module replaced. This catastrophic failure happened with no warnings or symptoms.
The guard/spring housing locater on the rotor behind the drive sprocket developed a fatigue crack, it propagated approximately half way around the circumference before separating and then being pulled thru between the drive chain and sprocket . this caused the drive train to seize up locking up the engine and rear wheel and damaging the engine. being a motorcycle this can lead to a serious injury or death crash. fortunately for me it let go at low speed.
When approaching an intersection I went to apply brakes and could not because lever was frozen this resulted in my bike to coast into the intersection I was fortunate the vehicle coming was able to stop.I was told my abs system had failed and would need replaced! The issue was blamed on fluid and lack of flushing and replacement it.The fluid was replaced by dealer 5 months earlier so Iâm not buying the fluid is the culprit.Bike has 12,000 miles on it.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BRAKES MALFUNCTIONED AND THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER COULD NOT BE PRESSED TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON EASTGATE (699 CINCINNATI POTAVIA PIKE, CINCINNATI, OH) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE IN THE ABS MODULE MALFUNCTIONED AND THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000(SERVICE BRAKES) IN JULY OF 2018, BUT THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,176.
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu questions
Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu: 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 Flhtcu?
Based on 70 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (35), Vehicle Speed Control (11), Electrical System (11).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has been fixed?
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