2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Structure (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (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 (18)
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 2025-11-18 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 26.0.2): 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). new software update version 26.0.2.
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-28 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1391a (revu): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision u. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev u] ad
Unknown Or Other 2025-10-25 · PAB1171 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro street tuner. purpose: revision b. updated: summary. the app has returned to the apple app store. this bulletin informs dealers that a recent software update to the screamin' eagle pro street tune
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-06 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.9): 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). new software update version 25.8.9
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 25.8.7): 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). new software update version 25.6.4,
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-26 · M1391A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1391a (rev t): midtronics grx-3110 and dca-8000 software. purporse: revision t. the purpose of this bulletin is to inform the dealer network that a software update to the grx-3110 and dca-8000 is now available. dynamic diagnostic charger system (part number: dca-8000). [rev t] u
Showing the 6 most recent of 18 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-04-16 · Power Train · 20,250 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson ultra classic (flhtcuse5). while driving various speeds, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle went into limp mode. henderson harley-davidson (1010 w warm springs rd, henderson, nv 89014) was contacted and advised the contact to bring the vehicle to the dealer. the manufacturer was not co…”
2018-03-19 · Unknown Or Other · 18,000 mi · 💥 crash“anti lock brakes system (abs) failed on my motorcycle causing my brakes not to work at all. i had a low speed wreck because of this. harley davidson is fully aware of the problem but refuses to take credit for it. this abs problem stems from the recommended brake fluid can create moisture in the abs system cause if the abs to fail. this is what ha…”
2017-07-25 · Unknown Or Other · 58,000 mi“back brake hard pedal. back tire locked up . abs module failed …”
2016-07-11 · Service Brakes · 13,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson flhtcuse5. the contact stated that while driving at 5 mph and attempting to come to a complete halt, the front brake lever failed to depress. the contact had to apply the rear brake pedal in order to stop the vehicle. the anti-lock warning light illuminated. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the…”
2014-09-17 · Service Brakes · 8,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson motorcycle flhtcuse5. the contact stated that the rear brakes failed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the rear brake master cylinder failed and needed to be replaced. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 8,000. ## vin passed ## harley davidson flht …”
2013-11-06 · Service Brakes · 21,000 mi“the rear brakes failed without warning. the abs braking system would not allow pressure past the abs module. this failure was caused by an obstruction in the module. *tr…”
2011-10-25 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 13,982 mi · 🔥 fire“rear brake light switch wires caught on fire leading to complete rear brake failure. *tr…”
2010-09-12 · Structure · 970 mi“nhtsa campaign id number : 09v457000 applies to my hd. no notification or repair done. motorcycle has numerous areas of pitting and peeling of chrome. edges of peeling chrome have inflicted cuts. pitted rough areas could exacerbate injury in the event of collision. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.