2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
The 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3, potentially affecting up to 11,005 vehicles.
Recall 09V211000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 11,005 vehicles affected
Defect: HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 11,005 FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2, AND FXSTSSE3 MY 2008 AND 2009 MOTORCYCLES. THE ACORN STUD AT THE BRAKE REACTION LINK MAY FALL OUT DURING USE.
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND POTENTIAL INJURY TO OR DEATH OF THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ACORN STUD WITH A NEW ACORN STUD AND RETAINING CLIP. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORCYCLE FAILS TO FULLY DISENGAGE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FROM DRIVE-TRAIN RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE DO TO UNCONTROLLABLE TAKEOFFS OR STARTS AND STOPING THIS SYSTEMS FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO LATER YEARS 2013-2016 ON THEIR HIGH END CVO BIKES WITH HYDRAULIC CLUTCHES THAT HAD MANDATORY RECALLS FOR THE VERY SAME ISSUE
FRONT FENDER BRACKET RUSTING WHICH HOLDS BRAKE CALIBER POTENTIAL DEADLY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ENGINEERING THIS WAS PAINTED FROM FACTORY AS ONE UNIT WITH BRACKET ATTACHED TO FENDER AND NOT SEALED TO PREVENT RUST FORMING ON BRAKE BRACKET OR EACH PIECE NOT PROPERLY SEALED FROM WATER.THE FIRST RECALL ON THIS MODEL WAS A BOLT NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED WAS REPAIRED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M1330 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1330: 2006-2009 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PARTS. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin is to inform dealers that replacement 6-speed Cruise Drive⢠transmissions and gear packs having a spur 5th gear will be replaced by 2010 or later assemblies having a helical 5th gear. Installation of the helical gear pack in...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXSTSSE3 (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