2008 Harley-Davidson Flht Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 27,794 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson electra glide flht. While approaching a stop sign and depressing the brake pedal, the brake failed to engage. The contact was able to coast to the side of t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 1, 2018 · Service brakes
“Growling noise from a bad bearing in primary. Had bike at a harley shop where bike was purchased to be inspected for complaint. Found primary bearing failed. No other failure. Was told failure no faul”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 20, 2013 · Power train
Compare Harley-Davidson Flht model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flht model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht
How do I know if my 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 Flht; 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
- Flhr87 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.