2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb recalls

Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb problems

Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	4
Tires	3
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Suspension	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2014-06-12, Wheels
MESSAGE: TO WHO IT MAY CONCERN, HAS ANYONE EVERY MENTIONED THE PROBLEM WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON MODEL FAT BOB 2008 AND ON, THE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT TIRE DUNLAP 427 MADE ESPECIALLY FOR FAT BOB CUPPING (LUMPING OF TREAD) CAUSING VIBRATIONS BAD UNEVEN WEAR CAN CAUSE FRONT TIRE NOT FLUSH TO PAVEMENT IN CORNERING. EVERY HD FAT BOB BIKES I HAVE COME ACROSS HAS THIS SAME PROBLEM. MY OWN GUESS IT IS CAUSED BY FRONT FORK SUSPENSION/SPRINGS NOT CORRECT.MY TIRE PRESSURES ARE ALWAYS CHECKED AT LEAST 2 TIMES PER WEEK ...SO IT IS NOT CAUSED BY UNDER OR OVER INFLATION. *TR

2013-12-03, Structure
I ACTUALLY HAVE A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPER GLIDE CUSTOM (FXDC) WITH A HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET BOB (FXDB) REAR FENDER ASSEMBLY. THE REAR FENDER WAS INSTALLED IN 2011 BY A HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP IN DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA. SINCE I HAD THE REAR FENDER INSTALLED, I HAVE PUT APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE. ON NOVEMBER 16, 2013, I WAS WASHING THE MOTORCYCLE AND NOTICES A SPLIT IN THE REAR FENDER AT THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY, STARTING AT THE REAR BOTTOM AND RUNNING UP THE BACK OF THE FENDER, TO THE RIGHT AND PARALLEL TO THE LIGHT ASSEMBLY. IN RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE FOUND NUMEROUS CASES OF THIS DEFECT. I CALLED AND TALKED TO A HARLEY-DAVIDSON CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE, BUT W

2013-05-06, Fuel/Propulsion System
WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS PARKED AND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE BEGINS TO RISE, USUALLY AROUND 80 DEGREES F AND UP, THERE IS A STEADY DRIP OF GAS FROM THE TANK OVERFLOW TUBE. THIS OCCURS WITH THE FUEL LEVEL AT FULL, 3/4, 1/2 AND SOMETIMES EVEN LOWER. I HAVE TAKEN THE BIKE IN TO THE LOCAL HD DEALERSHIP(04/30/2013) AND THEY REPLACED AN ANTI-SLOSH VALVE AND FUEL CAP AND INSPECTED THE OTHER COMPONENTS ON THE BIKE WITH NO IMPROVEMENTS. READING ON VARIOUS FORUMS THIS ISSUE IS NOTED SEVERAL TIMES WITH NO SOLUTIONS NOTED CURRENTLY. I HAVE CONTACTED HD CUSTOMER SERVICE(05/06/2013) AND WAS TOLD TO TAKE THE BIKE BACK INTO THE SHOP FOR TESTING. I HAVE ENTERED A DATE OF MARCH 1 FOR THE FIRST OCCURRENCE, BUT,

2011-08-02, Fuel System, Other
THE BIKES FUEL GAUGE HAS NEVER WORKED SINCE THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE OF THIS BIKE. IT HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE "FIXED" BECAUSE AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH IT APPEARS THAT THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE FAULTY GAUGE. *KB

2011-04-30, Electrical System
DEAR SIRS: ON DECEMBER 5, 2010 WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN INTO A DRIVEWAY MY HARLEY DAVIDSON TRI-GLIDE (VIN [XXX]) MODEL FLHTCUTG (THIS MODEL # WAS NOT ALLOWED IN A FOLLOWING FIELD) ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY AND TIPPED ON ITS SIDE THROWING ME OFF AND THEN INTO A FENCE. I WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE BY AMBULANCE WITH MINOR INJURIES (BROKEN RIBS) AND THE BIKE WAS TOWED TO A STORAGE YARD. THE NEXT DAY I CALLED HARLEY DAVIDSON OF SACRAMENTO TO ARRANGE FOR THE BIKE TO BE TOWED THERE AND REPAIRED. I WAS TOLD BY THEM THAT THEY DID NOT PERFORM INSURANCE REPAIRS AND WAS REFERRED TO MID-CAL CYCLE OF WEST SACRAMENTO TO DO THE FACTORY AUTHORIZED REPAIRS. I INFORMED MID-CAL THAT THE THROTTLE HAD ADVAN

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb questions

Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb: Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb?

Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Tires (3), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb 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.