H-d Flhx 2009

Model Flhx made in 2009 by H-d got 29 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and steering. 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
04/08/201244688
 Harley davidson flhx 2009 street glide we were on vacation leaving one town traveling to another and traveling on the interstate in the left hand lane moving with traffic, which was thick with cars, campers, trucks. all of a sudden i felt the motor cycle loose power, i glanced down and noticed the check engine light was on and i glanced in my right rear view mirror and there was a tractor trailer grill close. there was no shoulder on the left and i felt our life⿿s threatened all i could do was motion with my hand my intentions of moving right to where there was safety away from traffic. the following codes i retrieved from my motor cycle: p1511 throttle actuator control power management mode, p2135 tps correlation error, p2176 tac close position not learned my motor cycle is bone stock and she has been serviced by harley all records and service are current. i drive my motor cycle daily weather permitting and i believe harley has been aware of this type failure since 2008 by the following links, http://www.scribd.com/doc/55139820/2008-later-touring-tt418-1 tt418: dtcs p2135 and p2101 theory and diagnostics november 3, 2009 the following link will show that the connecting pins have been known to fail since early 2008 but are only replaced when the problem arises not before placing the driver and passenger in danger of loosing their life⿿s. http://www.box.com/shared/ey21a590d6 the failed components box above will not take any info that i type into it, so i placed them into this box. everyone that drives a motor cycle with this throttle by wire pin configuration should be notified by hd and have this issue resolved before their life's are placed in jeporady by this type of failure.
03/12/201228000
 The wiring connector at the throttle position sensor/servo is getting a bad connection due to the routing of the wire harnes and the extreme pressure being put on the pins inside due to the wires being pulled to tight. the pins wear from vibration and pressure cause the 5 volt signal to diminish causing the computer to go into limp mode. i was going up i65 north of montgomery in the center lane. the bike went into limp mode losing all power almost causing me to get by vehicles behind me. this issue is a simple fix to reroute wiring over top of throttle body to connection point. this is a life threatening problem.
05/28/201115200
 I was riding home from marietta, georgia on interstate 575 and had the cruise control engaged. suddenly and unexpectedly, the cruise control kicked off and i began to decelerate. i was positive that i had not hit the clutch or either brake, any of which would have disengaged the cruise control. when i attempted to accelerate, once again, i found that the engine had gone to a rough idle and that my throttle was unresponsive. in other words, the engine would not accelerate at all. fortunately, i was in the outside traffic lane and was able to pull into the emergency lane without any difficulty. i turned on my emergency flashers, turned off the engine and waited approximately one minute. i then re-started the engine without incident and drove the remaining distance home. my belief, at that time, was that the problem was caused by difficulty within either the computer control or the cruise control system itself. i contacted my dealer, drove it to them the following weekend and met with the service manager. he pulled four problem codes, when he checked and made an appointment to have the bike repaired on the 21st of june. he indicated that he felt that the problem was in the throttle fly-by-wire system and that the contacts needed cleaning. i have not been using the cruise control since that time, thinking that this was the problem. however, while getting on the interstate the other day, in order to get to the next exit, the bike shut down on me, once again. this time, it was without the cruise control being engaged, so i immediately knew that the problem was something different. frankly, in both situations,the sudden deceleration was quite disconcerting. to a less experienced rider, it could be downright frightening and, either way, this presents, in my estimation, a very serious danger to riders.
STEERING
06/06/201216000
 Wheel bearings on the front wheel started to sieze up and was wobbling
05/11/201246559
 I heard a noise as well as felt the front end feel weird like i may have had a flat as well as a screeching noise. i pulled the bike over to the side of the road to inspect for what might be causing the noise as well as the weird feeling of the front end. when i looked i could see the ball bearing cover open and i could see the ball bearings. i parked the bike until i could get my trailer and take it to the service department at hd. i was told by the hd rep that they had not had any problems with bearings wearing out with my model but what i have read online is that there have been many failures with the new style bearings, (9276a). i have had my bike serviced at hd since she was brand new and i don't feel like they have checked these bearings within the guidelines of my maintenance guidelines. i feel my safety as well as my passengers have been compermised by this neglect of not checking until something fails.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
05/28/201115200
 I was riding home from marietta, georgia on interstate 575 and had the cruise control engaged. suddenly and unexpectedly, the cruise control kicked off and i began to decelerate. i was positive that i had not hit the clutch or either brake, any of which would have disengaged the cruise control. when i attempted to accelerate, once again, i found that the engine had gone to a rough idle and that my throttle was unresponsive. in other words, the engine would not accelerate at all. fortunately, i was in the outside traffic lane and was able to pull into the emergency lane without any difficulty. i turned on my emergency flashers, turned off the engine and waited approximately one minute. i then re-started the engine without incident and drove the remaining distance home. my belief, at that time, was that the problem was caused by difficulty within either the computer control or the cruise control system itself. i contacted my dealer, drove it to them the following weekend and met with the service manager. he pulled four problem codes, when he checked and made an appointment to have the bike repaired on the 21st of june. he indicated that he felt that the problem was in the throttle fly-by-wire system and that the contacts needed cleaning. i have not been using the cruise control since that time, thinking that this was the problem. however, while getting on the interstate the other day, in order to get to the next exit, the bike shut down on me, once again. this time, it was without the cruise control being engaged, so i immediately knew that the problem was something different. frankly, in both situations,the sudden deceleration was quite disconcerting. to a less experienced rider, it could be downright frightening and, either way, this presents, in my estimation, a very serious danger to riders.
WHEELS
06/06/201216000
 Wheel bearings on the front wheel started to sieze up and was wobbling
05/11/201246559
 I heard a noise as well as felt the front end feel weird like i may have had a flat as well as a screeching noise. i pulled the bike over to the side of the road to inspect for what might be causing the noise as well as the weird feeling of the front end. when i looked i could see the ball bearing cover open and i could see the ball bearings. i parked the bike until i could get my trailer and take it to the service department at hd. i was told by the hd rep that they had not had any problems with bearings wearing out with my model but what i have read online is that there have been many failures with the new style bearings, (9276a). i have had my bike serviced at hd since she was brand new and i don't feel like they have checked these bearings within the guidelines of my maintenance guidelines. i feel my safety as well as my passengers have been compermised by this neglect of not checking until something fails.