The 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes (1 report).
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp 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 Flhtp problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE TRAVELING ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AT APPROX. 70MPH THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOST 90% OF ITS ACCELERATION SINCE I DID NOT APPLY MY BRAKES THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME WERE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND HAD TO SWERVE TO AVOID COLLISION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN AWARE OF THIS DANGEROUS PROBLEM FOR YEARS AND HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. HARLEY DAVIDSON "FLY BY WIRE" THROTTLE CONTROL HAS CAUSED SEVERAL DEATHS AND PERMANENT INJURIES TO OTHER RIDERS. MY SAFETY WAS GRAVELY AT RISK WHEN THE BIKE WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" MY TOP SPEED WAS ONLY 10MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND I HAD TO MOVE 3 LANES TO MY RIGHT TO GET TO SAFETY. MY MOTORCYCLE IS NOW AT TOP ROCKER HARL
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTPI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ABS ISSUE. CONSUMER IS ALSO SEEKING REIMBURSEMENT FOR VEHICLE REPAIRS. *LD *JS
REAR BRAKE PEDAL 'FROZEN'. WILL NOT OPERATE. DIAGNOSIS BY LOCAL DEALER, ' ABS MODULE FAILURE'.
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp questions
Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp: 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 Flhtp?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (1), Service Brakes, Air (1), Vehicle Speed Control (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtp 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.