2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
The 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Power Train (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WHEN ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC THE THROTTLE RESPONSE AND ENGINE POWER SHIFTS INTO LIMP HOME MODE. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED AND REQUIRED RAPID RESPONSE TO CLEAR THE ROAD AND GET TO THE SHOULDER.
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WHEN ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC THE THROTTLE RESPONSE AND ENGINE POWER SHIFTS INTO LIMP HOME MODE. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED AND REQUIRED RAPID RESPONSE TO CLEAR THE ROAD AND GET TO THE SHOULDER.
THIS IS THE THIRD TIME WHEN ACCELERATING IN TRAFFIC THE THROTTLE RESPONSE AND ENGINE POWER SHIFTS INTO LIMP HOME MODE. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN A SAFE SPEED AND REQUIRED RAPID RESPONSE TO CLEAR THE ROAD AND GET TO THE SHOULDER.
WHEN STARTING HOT THE COMPENSATOR MAKES A LOUD GRINDING NOISE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE FROM READING THE HARLEY FORUMS. CHECK THE HARLEY SITE AND THERE WAS NO RECALL. *TR
I WAS DRIVING WEST ON INTERSTATE 80 NEAR DAVIS, CA IN THE NUMBER ONE LANE. IT WAS VERY HEAVY SUNDAY AFTERNOON TRAFFIC. SUDDENLY, WITHOUT WARNING, I LOST MY THROTTLE FUNCTION AND THE MOTOR SEEMED TO QUIT RUNNING. I WAS BARELY ABLE THE MANEUVER THREE LANES OVER TO THE SHOULDER JUST AVOIDING AN ACCIDENT. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD GONE INTO "LIMP MODE", MEANING THE MOTOR WILL IDLE AT 1,500 REGARDLESS OF THROTTLE POSITION. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND DEPENDING ON WHEN IT OCCURS, COULD BE FATAL. I FOUND OUT HARLEY KNOWS ABOUT THIS AND HAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM. IT IS BASICALLY A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE TCA CONNECTOR AND HARLEY SHOULD RECALL ALL AFFECTED PRODUCTS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU (current)
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU — 0 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU — 27 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU — 8 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTRU — 10 complaints
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