2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
The 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (3 complaints), Exterior Lighting (2 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL HERITAGE CLASSIC (FLSTC) MOTORCYCLE. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, AN ABNORMAL RUMBLING NOISE WAS DETECTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. PIG TRAIL HARLEY-DAVIDSON (409 W HUDSON RD, ROGERS, AR 72756, (479) 636-9797) WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE COMPENSATOR SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE PASSENGER SEAT BECAME DETACHED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLTS AND RIVOTS FRACTURED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC WAS NOT DURABLE ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND CONSTANT WEAR AND TEAR. COLONIAL HARLEY DAVIDSON OF PETERSBURG, VA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE SEAT WAS DESIGNED AS SUCH AND NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
WHEEL BEARING ON RIGHT SIDE (BRAKE SIDE) OF REAR WHEEL CAME APART WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE ON THE HIGHWAY. THE MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIR. MY MECHANIC HAS INFORMED ME THAT HE HAS SEEN AN UNUSUAL NUMBER OF PROBLEMS OF THIS NATURE WITH THIS MODEL MOTORCYCLE.
RIDER BEHIND ME NOTICED THAT WHILE STOPPING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT WORKING. SOMETHING IN THE FOOT PEDAL NOT LETTING THE REAR BREAK LIGHTS WORK. BULBS ARE GOOD AND FRONT WORKS GREAT AND ALSO ALLOWS THE LIGHTS TO WORK , JUST NOT THE FOOT PEDAL.
I REMOVED THE SEAT TO DO ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND FOUND THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT HAD CRACKED DOWN THE CENTER OF THE SEAT FRAME WHICH COULD CAUSE THE SEAT TO SEPARATE INTO TWO PIECES, THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE BIKE IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN. I HAVE PICTURES I CAN SEND IF I CAN GET AN E-MAIL ADDRESS TO SEND THEM TO. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1HDY3S9Z01 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1485: 2000 - 2017 SOFTAIL - FUEL TANK GASKET. Purpose: Service fuel tanks for Softail motorcycles are now being updated to include a top plate gasket (Part No. 61381-02A) with all new replacement tanks. Harley-Davidson strongly recommends using the new gasket when servicing the fuel tank. The updated...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 0 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 3 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 8 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 3 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC (current)
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 6 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 15 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 3 complaints
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 3 complaints
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