2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc recalls

Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc problems

Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Structure	2
Exterior Lighting	2
Seats	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes	1
Electrical System	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2018-01-30, Fuel/Propulsion System
RECALL #0613 REPAIRED BY RED ROCK HARLEY DAVIDSON NEVADA CALIFORNIA DMV STATES I NEED A CERTIFICATE . I SENT THEM A LETTER FROM HD AND THE INVOICE OF THE RECALL CORRECTION . THEY WILL NOT ISSUE ME A NEW REGISTRATION AND I LOST 6 MONTHS OF DRIVING TIME

2012-10-17, Exterior Lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE DROVE THE HEAD LIGHTS VIBRATED AND THE RIVETS WERE NOT HOLDING THE LIGHT IN PLACE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAVE NOT SEEN THAT PROBLEM BEFORE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 01/29/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED IT IS IBVIOUS THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON FOUND THAT THEY AHD A PROBLEM THE ATTCHMENT AND MADE THE CORRECTION BY ADDING ANOTHER RIVET TO THE BRACKET

2012-07-05, Service Brakes
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH / BANJO BOLT (PN: 72026-08) FAILED ON MY 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM (FXDC) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHICH ENDED UP BURNING AND MELTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT LENS COVERS. THE SWITCH ALSO STARTED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID OUT ITS END CAUSING ME TO LOSE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION. AFTER LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR A REPLACEMENT, NOT ONLY DID I FIND A RECALL CONCERNING THE SAME PROBLEM (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #11V506000) FOR HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING AND TRIKE MODELS; BUT I FOUND SEVERAL FORUM POSTS WHERE HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXD OWNERS WERE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. MY OWN LOCAL DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED 2 WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. ALTHOUGH THE SWITCH ON THE FXD MODELS H

2010-06-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA SCREAMING EAGLE FL HT CUSE5 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE YET THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE FAILURE POTENTIALLY WAS DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND THEY WOULD SEND AN INVESTIGATOR TO FURTHER ASSESS THE FAILURE. THE INVESTIGATOR WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE ANY FAILURES AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE AS SAFE TO DRIVE. THE NEXT DAY, AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY TWO HOURS, HE RECEIVED A CALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER WARNING HIM NOT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER

2009-07-15, Seats
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE CVO. SEAT IS TOO SHORT FOR THE NEW EXTENDED FRAME. WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE AROUND 60MPH, THE FRONT OF THE SEAT BECAME DISCONNECTED CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THE SEAT IS THEN ABLE TO SLIDE. *TR

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc questions

Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc: 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 Fxdc?

Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (2), Exterior Lighting (2), Seats (1).

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