2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes) and fluid (service brakes)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra…
Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson…
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Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)
Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,271 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My complaint is with the recall on the ABS brakes on 2008 hd flhr road king i towed my motorcycle to tucson harley because the back brake wouldn't work they told me due to maintenance the ABS module i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 12, 2018 · Service brakes
“Sudden and complete loss of rear brake; pedal goes to the maximum limit without resistance. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 22, 2014 · Service brakes
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 8 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 14 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 3 | 10 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 9 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 3 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 5 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 0 | 2 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr
How do I know if my 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 08V357000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Harley-Davidson models
- Flhtcu276 complaints
- Flhx185 complaints
- Flhtk161 complaints
- Flhtc112 complaints
- Flhtcui108 complaints
- Harley Davidson105 complaints
- XG75088 complaints
- Flhtcutg87 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.