2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhrc years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Flhrc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (3 complaints, 23%), typically at around 12,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 23% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 23% | 25,800 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 23% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 15% | 20,575 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 15% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 8% | 5,200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 8% | 20,575 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 8% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: 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 Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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. The contact stated he continued riding to his destination. The contact took the motorcycle to the…
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. Have a little over 10k miles which is an unacceptable issue. I was caught away from home when non…
While exiting a town i accelerated to highway speed then my engine stalled out and went into limp-home mode not allowing any more than an idle, very dangerous. Luckily i was not passing anyone or riding in a group when the engine lost all acceleration, worse would have been trying to cross a busy…
While attempting to come to a stop i went to apply brakes, applied rear brake and attempted to apply front brake and the front brake lever was frozen solid and the front brakes did not actuate. I was able to stop completely with rear brake only
I was having issue with batterys going bad and it turns out to be the compensator in which if i didn't get fixed it could have caused me to crash my bike. It's a known issue with in theses years from 08 to 2011.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhrc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Flhrc | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Flhrc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhrc | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhrc | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhrc | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 | 13 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhrc | 12 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhrc | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhrc model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.