2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcu years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 16 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 70 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. That ranks 2nd out of 16 Flhtcu model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (35 complaints, 50%), typically at around 31,900 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 70owner 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 Flhtcu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 35 | 50% | 31,900 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 11 | 16% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 16% | 29,100 | — | — |
| Engine | 6 | 9% | 15,245 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 9% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% | 30,100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 6% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 24,925 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 4% | 15 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | 4,580 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 6,138 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls (3)
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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.
While riding my 2009 ultra classic cvc Harley davidson motorcycle the front brake level became stiff and eventually did not compress, no front brakes, while attempting to stop. The rear brake still operated normally. In an emergency, this could cause serious injury or death with front brake failing…
ABS Module failure. Brake pedal solid when depressed with no brakes available. I will request the bad module from the dealer. No brakes is an extremely dangerous condition. The motorcycle is in a Harley Davidson getting the module replaced. This catastrophic failure happened with no warnings or…
The guard/spring housing locater on the rotor behind the drive sprocket developed a fatigue crack, it propagated approximately half way around the circumference before separating and then being pulled thru between the drive chain and sprocket . this caused the drive train to seize up locking up the…
When approaching an intersection I went to apply brakes and could not because lever was frozen this resulted in my bike to coast into the intersection I was fortunate the vehicle coming was able to stop.I was told my abs system had failed and would need replaced! The issue was blamed on fluid and…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flhtcu. While operating the vehicle, the front brakes malfunctioned and the front brake lever could not be pressed to stop the motorcycle. The motorcycle was taken to harley-davidson eastgate (699 cincinnati potavia pike, cincinnati, oh) where it was…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcu years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhtcu | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 Flhtcu | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Flhtcu | 6 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhtcu | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhtcu | 9 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhtcu | 7 | 0 |
| 2011 Flhtcu | 6 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtcu | 31 | 3 |
| 2009 | 70 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtcu | 81 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtcu | 48 | 0 |
| 1998 Flhtcu | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtcu | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtcu | 5 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 35 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?
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 Flhtcu a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcu model years, the 2009 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.