H-d Flht 2009
Model Flht made in 2009 by H-d got 12 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and power train. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V506000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/06/2008 to 09/16/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 250757 | 10/31/2011 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 10/19/2011 | 10/20/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Harley-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 Summary | The 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 Summary | Harley-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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Harley-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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V457000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/06/2008 to 11/19/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 111569 | 12/11/2009 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 12/01/2009 | 12/01/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Harley-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 Summary | A 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 Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 04/01/2012 | 18000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns 2009 harley davidson motorcycle flht. the contact stated that while driving at any speed the motorcycle lost power and the rpm dropped to 1,000. the failure occurred intermittently but it began to do so more frequently. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. the contact believes that the throttle control actuator failed. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 18,000 and the current mileage 23,000. pmb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 10/27/2010 | 3000 | ||
| My 2009 harley flht was making a loud clunking noice at start-up. i searched the internet and found many owners having a compensator bolt loose from factory. i took the motorcycle to bruchm | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 25928 | 1 | |
| While pulling away from a stop light, the seat started to slide off the rear fender. the bottom of the seat is hard plastic some how it cracked all the way around the seat mounting bracket so the seat will not stay in place when you drive. the seat retention nut and the seat bracket and the fender are all damaged. from normal use. i talk to the dealer they told me that they see this all the time. it sounds like maybe harley needs to fix this problem before someone gets killed... *tr | |||
| 09/05/2012 | 25928 | ||
| While pulling away from a stop light, the seat started to slide off the rear fender.the bottom of the seat is hard plastic some how it cracked all the way around the seat mounting bracket so the seat will not stay in place when you drive,.the seat retention nut and the seat bracket and the fender are all damaged.from normal use.i talk to the dealer they told me that they see this all the time.it sounds like maybe harley needs to fix this problem before someone gets killed... | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 22000 | 1 | |
| At around 20,000 miles i took my motorcycle in to have the tires changed and the rear wheel bearings were bad and the dealership replace the rear wheel bearing. a few thousand miles later the front wheel bearings failed on me in montana, i am from washington state, on the freeway and i almost crashed, i could have died right there but luckily i was not in a turn and managed to get to the side of the freeway. a dealership in montana trailered my motorcycle in and replace the front wheel bearings. now at about 40,000 miles i took the motorcycle in to have the tires replaced again and the front and rear wheel bearing are bad again and being replaced. my brother in law has a 2004 harley road king, with almost 50,000 miles, and has not had any problems with wheel bearings. my year, not sure when harley changed wheel bearings, have different wheel bearings than his motorcycle. this is a major safety issue, i have read on several online forums that many other people are having these problems and the mechanic at my dealership has told me that many people have wheel bearing problems. please crack down on harley davidson about this before somebody is injured or dies. *tr | |||
| 09/13/2010 | 22000 | ||
| At around 20,000 miles i took my motorcycle in to have the tires changed and the rear wheel bearings were bad and the dealership replace the rear wheel bearing. a few thousand miles later the front wheel bearings failed on me in montana, i am from washington state, on the freeway and i almost crashed, i could have died right there but luckly i was not in a turn and managed to get to the side of the freeway. a dealership in montana trailered my motorcycle in and replace the front wheel bearings. now at about 40,000 miles i took the motorcycle in to have the tires replaced again and the front and rear wheel bearing are bad again and being replaced. my brother in law has a 2004 harley road king, with almost 50,000 miles, and has not had any problems with wheel bearings. my year, not sure when harley changed wheel bearings, have different wheel bearings than his motorcycle. this is a major saftey issue, i have read on several online forums that many other people are having these problems and the mechanic at my dealership has told me that many people have wheel bearing problems. please crack down on harley davidson about this before somebody is injured or dies. | |||