2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc, and owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
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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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Mounting (fuel system)
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…
Remedy: 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,…
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA; 2 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 18,757 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 75 mph, the front lever became resistant and had to press forcefully to slow the motorcycle.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 21, 2021 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“Starting issue that lead to the replacement of the compensator replacement. On going issue with many hd cycles (2006-2012) that owners are left to resolve with their own moneys not at their own fault.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2017 · Power train
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhrc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhrc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 3 | 13 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 3 | 4 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhrc | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
How do I know if my 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc; 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 09V457000).
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.
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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.