2009 Harley-Davidson Flhp problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (2)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 2018-01-29 · campaign 18V076000 · 174,636 vehicles
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 King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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 for this recall is 0171.
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch 2011-10-19 · campaign 11V506000 · 250,757 vehicles
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (14)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Showing the 6 most recent of 14 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-28 · Service Brakes · 107,000 mi“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 mo…”
2017-10-02 · Service Brakes · 17,000 mi“frozen rear brake pedal. rear brake inoperable.…”
2017-04-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 20,060 mi“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.…”
2017-03-02 · Service Brakes · 71,460 mi“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 fa…”
2017-02-24 · Service Brakes · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson. while driving 40 mph, the front abs seized without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 13,000. *tt *cn…”
2013-08-22 · Engine · 37,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson flh motorcycle. the contact stated while driving approximately 10 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the rear wheel. the vehicle was towed an independent dealer, who informed the contact that the engine compensating sprocket was fractured. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the manufacture…”
2010-11-08 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 6,300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson road king flhp motorcycle. the contact stated that when driving downhill and braking, if the rear wheel slipped then the abs would release causing a loss of braking power. the contact stated that the braking system would independently release many times when applying the brakes. the dealer was contacted a…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.