2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
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 (22)
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.
Vehicle Speed Control 2026-07-30 · M1508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1508 (rev d): 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose: revision c. to inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (part no. 83388-09c) for trike models. as of january 28, 2020 all trike platform vehicles will be manufactured using the new reverse motor.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-25 · PAB1182 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1182: trike saddlebags kit informational update. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that the trike saddlebags kit (part no. 84031-11) has an informational update: the drill template that is inside the kit, is only used for 2009-202
Unknown Or Other 2026-01-30 · M1508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1508 (rev c): 2009-2025 trike platform - reverse motor. purpose: revision c. to inform dealers of a running change for the new reverse motor (part no. 83388-09c) for trike models. as of january 28, 2020 all trike platform vehicles will be manufactured using the new reverse motor.
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
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-29 · M1689 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1689: 2009-2010 trike transmission housing is obsolete. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers that transmission case (part no. 83978-09) for 2009-2010 trikes, is obsolete. required dealer action: 1. if transmission case (part no. 83978-09) is no longer available
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 22 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-09 · Service Brakes · 25 mi“the rear brakes on a 2009 hd trike has very little stopping power,harley knows it has a problem because they started putting bigger brakes on the 2011 models. i thought that they would have to fix the 2009,and 2010 models.but there never was a recall on them.there is a safety problem when you can't stop. plus now my rear brakes quit working all tog…”
2013-08-19 · Engine · 10,219 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson flhtcutg. the contact stated while driving various speed there was a slight vibration which caused two bolts to detach from the exhaust. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the engine mount dislodged and the head would need to be replaced for the second time. the vehicle would be…”
2011-10-31 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 1,500 mi · 🔥 fire“on the above date this vehicle caught on fire less than a minute after starting it. i had rode this vehicle to work and was at work for around two hours. upon leaving work, i started the motorcycle without getting on and was reaching to put items in the trunk when the fire started. when walking up to the vehicle i did not smell gasoline or notice a…”
2011-07-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 4,000 mi“rider experienced 2nd degree burns due to heat emanating from the engine during hot weather and stop-and-go traffic; rear cylinder shuts off and then motorcycle runs poorly (no acceleration); also affects braking (rear brake gets "mushy"); has resulted in discoloration of horn and air filer cover; oil pressure drops to 0; have had to replace 2 qts.…”
2011-05-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 10 mi“heat coming off the exhaust/engine makes the bike unbearable to ride...especially when the weather gets warmer and you are stopped or going slowly in traffic. it will burn your right calf severely and harley davisdon refuses to admit the problem or offer a remedy for it. also rear brakes squeal constantly and are barely adequate for stopping. *t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.