Harley Davidson Fxdl 2009

Model Fxdl made in 2009 by Harley Davidson got 12 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, equipment and structure. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .

Fxdl year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2009

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
08V625000	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	from 07/22/2008 to 07/25/2008	V (Vehicle)	349	12/08/2008	MFR	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	11/26/2008	12/01/2008
Defect Summary	Harley-davidson is recalling 349 my 2009 fxdb, fxdc, fxdf, and fxdl motorcycles. these motorcycles have a fuel tank vent tube assembly, part no. 27389-04a, which may have been produced with a defective ultrasonic weld on the anti-slosh valve.
Consequence Summary	If the valve separates and the bike is tipped over, it may leak fuel. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will inspect the fuel vent tube assembly and, if necessary, replace it. the recall is expected to begin on or about december 8, 2008. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Notes	Harley-davidson recall no. 0136.customers may 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.

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-M-1220	12/08/2008	10032652	Harley davidson: engine idle temperature management system. the calibration offers limited rear cylinder cooling with the motorcycle stopped while the engine is left at idle once the temperature threshold is exceeded. models 2007-08 dyna a	04/23/2010
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SB-M-1234	12/05/2008	10030773	Harley davidson motorcycle: flywheel end play specifications were changed from 0.003-0.010 in. (0.076-0.254mm) to 0.003-0.013 in. (0.076-0.330mm). spoke torque has changed to 55 in-lbs (6.2 nm) on all spoke wheels. use spoke torque wrench	11/30/2009
STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND
SB-M-1238	12/18/2008	10032371	Harley davidson: jiffy stand spring anchor safety recall 0137. a condition affecting the motorcycle safety exists on certain model year dyna fxd, fxdf, fxdc, fxdl, fxdb, motorcycles. these motorcycles have a jiffy stand spring anchor par	03/12/2010
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SB-M-1234	12/05/2008	10030773	Harley davidson motorcycle: flywheel end play specifications were changed from 0.003-0.010 in. (0.076-0.254mm) to 0.003-0.013 in. (0.076-0.330mm). spoke torque has changed to 55 in-lbs (6.2 nm) on all spoke wheels. use spoke torque wrench	11/30/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM
05/28/2011	1
	Serious over heating of engine when driving. hot enough to cause burns on right side of engine. at 5,000 mile service all fuel lines had to be replaced as they were melted from heat. i have complained to 2 different dealers about this and was told it was normal.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
03/06/2011	7100
	Loud clank at startup in front of primary. compensator problem. spoken to multiple technicians who have said that the oem harley davidson compensators on the 09 96 cubic inch motors has had multiple issues. if this compensator fails while cruising it could be catastroplhic and cause serious injury or death. there is a fix by going with the screaming eagle compensator which is a heavier build to withstand tension at startup etc. this should be checked into cause apparently there are alot of complaints on this issue.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
08/08/2009	3000	1
	During routine operation of new motorcycle, normal application of front brake results in brake fluid leak at junction of front brake master cylinder and front brake master cylinder cover. brake fluid erodes painted surfaces at junction of master cylinder and master cylinder cover, resulting in further degradation of seal. consequences include: (a) potential loss of ability to timely and safely stop vehicle due to ineffective front brake; (b) potential loss of ability to timely and safely stop vehicle due to brake fluid dripping on to front brake disc; (c) potential loss of ability to properly control vehicle due to brake fluid dripping on to front or rear tires; (d) potential loss of ability to control vehicle due to brake fluid dripping onto road surfaces; and (e) potential fire hazard due to contact between leaking brake fluid and hot motorcycle surfaces (exhaust pipes, cylinder heads, etc.). brake fluid is retained by rubber gasket between master cylinder and master cylinder cover. master cylinder cover is secured by two phillips-head screws that compress rubber gasket. proper torque setting is difficult to maintain on screws. as screws loosen due to vibration during normal operation, the fluid leak occurs. however, retightening screws compresses gasket and may increase amount of fluid leak. leak is relatively small at present. i intend to have master cylinder, gasket and cover replaced by manufacturer under warranty. *tr
SUSPENSION - FRONT
08/28/2011	15279
	Tl-the contact owns a 2011 harley davidson flhx. the contact stated while driving 70 mph the vehicle became very unstable. the contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle and the contact notice the front wheel barring were coming apart. the contact towed the vehicle to a dealer. the dealer is unaware of what caused the wheel barring to come apart. the dealer replaced the wheel barring. the contact stated the vehicle could have caused a life threatening crash. the failure mileage as 15,279. jo