2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLTRSE3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 34,000 miles. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 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 | 5 | 83% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 recalls (4)
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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.
Wheels
Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 1,759 my 2009 fltrse3 motorcycles equipped with blade rear wheel accessory kits. Some wheels within the subject population underwent a secondary heat treatment process. As a result of this secondary heat treatment, these wheels may have a crack.
Risk: If a crack is present, it could result in wheel failure during use, possibly leading to a crash, which could result in injury or death of the rider.
Fix: Dealers will remove the rear wheel and inspect the manufacturer's code. Wheels with the codes that indicate that they underwent a secondary heat treatment process will be replaced. Wheels that do not have the suspect code will be re-installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on july 20, 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front brake lever is frozen, lever will not pull back. Does not engage front brake calibers. Back brakes work fine. Luckily noticed problem at low speed! If i was moving faster, could've rear ended truck on highway (i-4) in florida where speeds reach 80-90 flow of traffic. Bikes in my garage still…
Started out driveway and tried to stop at street but rear brake pedal would not work. Was able to stop with front brake. Took to dealership and was told abs module was malfunctioning. There was no abs light indicating malfunction and could have been a potential accident if street were busier. From…
Hydraulic brake modulator (hd uses term hydraulic control unit, or hcu) within the abs system is failing on many bikes causing brake system to suddenly fail, result in no brakes. This has occurred after the bike has been sitting, or while underway, no warning of any kind is displayed prior to the…
I own a 2009 hd roadglide cvo with 34,000 miles. I recently rolled the bike out of the garage and headed dwon the driveway and discovered that my rear brake pedal was very hard and i had no rear brake. I took the bike to my dealer and they diagnosed it as the abs module was bad. I had not abs light…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson road glide fltrse3 motorcycle. While attempting to accelerate, the throttle malfunctioned and decelerated without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the plug and harness on the throttle needed to be replaced. The…
Other Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLTRSE3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLTRSE3 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.