H-d Flhr 2009

Model Flhr made in 2009 by H-d got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and tires. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 2009

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH
11V506000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/06/2008 to 09/16/2011V (Vehicle)25075710/31/2011MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY10/19/201110/20/2011
Defect SummaryHarley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. see the above list for the models included in the recall. the rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Consequence SummaryThe excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryHarley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
NotesHarley-davidson safety recall number is 0145.customers owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - MOUNTING
09V457000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/06/2008 to 11/19/2009V (Vehicle)11156912/11/2009MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY12/01/200912/01/2009
Defect SummaryHarley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. the front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. this condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. this repair will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE
07/10/2012330001
 Ecm plug caused bike to buck and run erratically. brought back to dealer numerous times until they changed the plug. they blamed on the aftermarket seat made by mustang seat for the bike but it happened with the stock seat as well. it seems others are saying the same happened to them with stock seats. *tr
07/10/201233000
 Ecm plug caused bike to buck and run erratically. brought back to dealer numerous times until they changed the plug. they blamed on the aftermarket seat made by mustang seat for the bike but it happened with the stock seat as well. it seems others are saying the same happened to them with stock seats.
TIRES
05/02/20092200
 Tl*the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson flhr motorcycle. the vehicle has dunlop tires. while driving approximately 55 mph, the rear tire blew out without warning. the blow out caused the vehicle to roll over and receive $3,500 worth of damage. the contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. the tire size, line, and dot number were unknown. the failure and current mileages were 2,200.