2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
The 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (4 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP, potentially affecting up to 711,598 vehicles.
Recall 18V076000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 174,636 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 18V076000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
| 174,636 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 11V506000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| 250,757 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 09V457000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
| 111,569 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING POLICE FLHP. WHILE RIDING 25 MPH, THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL SEIZED. SPACE COAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON (1440 SPORTSMAN LN NE, PALM BAY, FL 32905, (321) 259-1311) WAS CONTACTED AND AN APPOINTMENT WAS MADE TO HAVE THE MOTORCYCLE DIAGNOSED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
FROZEN REAR BRAKE PEDAL. REAR BRAKE INOPERABLE.
WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE WENT INTO LIMP MODE MAKING ME A PROBLEM VEHICLE IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. COASTED ONTO SHOULDER AND SAT ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY UNTIL MECHANIC ARIVED.
WHILE ACCELERATING UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE WENT INTO LIMP MODE MAKING ME A PROBLEM VEHICLE IN MY LANE OF TRAFFIC. COASTED ONTO SHOULDER AND SAT ON SIDE OF HIGHWAY UNTIL MECHANIC ARIVED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE FLHP MOTORCYCLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT BLED THE BRAKE. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKE FAILED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,460.
Safety Rating for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 0 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 2 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 5 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP (current)
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 6 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 4 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 1 complaint
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 1 complaint
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHP — 3 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints