2010 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 23, 2018 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flht years
Not enough data 13th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht. That ranks 13th out of 20 Flht model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 21,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes1 · ~21,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes1100%21,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2010 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls (2)

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Exterior lighting:brake lights:switchOct 19, 2011 · NHTSA campaign 11V506000 · 250,757 vehicles

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:mountingDec 1, 2009 · NHTSA campaign 09V457000 · 111,569 vehicles

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.

I pulled out of my garage on my 2010 electra glide classic and when i arrived at the stop sign on the street at approx 10 mph i went to apply my front brake and found i could not move my front brake lever. Luckily my rear brake had worked and i was able to stop motorcycle before and damage…

Service Brakes · received Oct 22, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10918042

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flht model years, the 2010 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.