2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
The 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT, potentially affecting up to 362,326 vehicles.
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 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO APPARENT ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE SYSTEM (NO FLUID LEAKS) SO I CALLED MY HD DEALER AND THEY HAD TOLD ME MY ABS MODULE HAD FAILED DUE TO LACK OF CHANGING MY BRAKE FLUID AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE OWNED MANY VEHICLES WITH ABS BRAKING OVER THE YEARS, AND CONTINUE TO OWN ABS BRAKING VEHICLES, AND HAVE NEVER HAD TO, OR REQUIRED TO CHANGE MY BRAKE FLUID TO PREVENT A CATASTROPHIC EVENT. YOU WOULD THINK THAT A MOTORCYCLE WITHOUT BRAKES IS AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS EVENT, AND IF HARLEY DAVIDSON KNEW THAT IF YOU DID NOT REPLACE THE BRAKE FLUID EVERY 2 YEARS YOUR BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD FAIL, THAT THEY WOULD BE VERY CLEAR IN LETTING ME KNOW THIS BOTH VERBALLY WHEN I PURCHASED THE BIKE, AND WITH SOME KIND OF SIGNAGE SOMEWHERE OBVIOUS ON THE BIKE TO STATE THAT IF YOU DON'T REPLACE BRAKE FLUID YOUR BRAKES WOULD FAIL.
Safety Rating for the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT — 1 complaint
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT — 4 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT — 4 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT — 8 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT (current)
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