2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc — 53% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bought the HD new in 2008 and used all warranty plans for 1st 10 years of ownership. They performed all work per their guidelines. Never once did they flush the system as this recall mentions every 2 years? While riding down my driveway the rear brake failed to engage on a gravel road and I loss…”
filed Aug 10, 2022
“After starting bike and leaving driveway, bike has been sitting for the winter, approached first stop sign no brakes on rear. Brake pedal hard no movement. Lights come on, no brake response..... Front brakes work.... Abs module problem according to hd forums.”
filed Apr 5, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not…Campaign 18V076000 · Jan 29, 2018
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.