2009 Harley-Davidson Flht Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2009 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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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,…
8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 21,108 miles. Complaints peaked in 2012 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flht electra glide motorcycle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic). While unloading the vehicl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2018 · Service brakes
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flht electra glide. While backing out of a parking space, the front brakes failed to respond. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 26, 2016 · Service brakes
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 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht
How do I know if my 2009 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 2009 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 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.