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2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (8) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Tires (1)

13
Complaints
2
Recalls
21
Service bulletins
0
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Deaths

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 (21)

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 21 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

2021-01-22 · Tires · 14,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson fltrx equipped with kenda tires, tire line: cataclysm, tire size: 130/70/r18, dot number: 1k32p. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, he felt vibrations in the handle bars. the contact drove to his residence. the contact stated he noticed tread separation on the front tire. the motorcycle was not diag…”

2018-08-17 · Engine · 35,679 mi

“the red security light appeared on the screen and a code of b1154 was logged in the system, after they the bike would not start while in gear. it has to be in neutral to start.…”

2018-02-08 · Service Brakes

“it is very nice that hd is doing a "voluntary" recall. they are not addressing the problem, which is the electronics module has cold-solder joints on the anti-lock solenoids. it is not due to the lack of maintenance of the brake fluid. i had a five year warranty on my 2010 fltrx and they did all of the scheduled maintenance, and my front brake beca…”

2018-02-05 · Service Brakes · 102,000 mi

“harley sent out notice to flush the abs brake system which i did, but couldn't bleed the system,so i took it to my dealer in waco. they told me the system had failed and it would cost $755.49 to replace the valve. i have discovered through online forums that harley's are having this problem. abs failure can cause injury or death. harley needs to r…”

2017-10-27 · Service Brakes

“supplement to nhtsa report 11035954. i am having my anti-lock brake system replaced. i have taken the old system apart do to claims from the manufacturer issues related to service intervals, not manufacturer defects. after removing the top of the abs module 40601-08a, three cold-solder joints were discovered on the circuit board to brake solenoid c…”

2017-10-23 · Service Brakes · 72,640 mi

“front brake lever became hard (not movable) during highway riding. only noticed it because a car pulled out in front of me. fortunately i always use front and rear brake when stopping or slowing. a rider with less experience certainly could have had a serious accident. after searching for possible remedies it has become obvious this is a problem wi…”

2017-05-23 · Service Brakes · 17,000 mi

“i started my motorcycle and proceeded down the city street. when i approached a stop sign my front brake failed. brake handle was stiff(hard) with no movement. i was able to brake with the rear brake. i almost got hit at the intersection. i kept having this problem so i brought it to a mechanic. mechanic tells me the abs module has gone bad and ne…”

2016-09-02 · Service Brakes · 33,500 mi

“complete rear brake failure, no warning. stop-and-go rush hour traffic on the interstate. i was going about 30 mph and traffic ahead was slowing. i pressed the rear brake pedal and it was stuck... would not move. absolutely no rear brakes at all. luckily i was able to react quick enough to grab the front brake to avoid an accident. i nursed the …”

2016-07-09 · Service Brakes · 52,000 mi

“the rear brake on my 2010 harley davidson fltrx with abs failed. the rear brake pedal froze in the up position, not allowing me to engage the brake. no matter how hard i pushed it would not go down. i was travelling 65 mph on the highway at the time. i rode home using only the front brake for stopping, fortunately it did not fail also. i too…”

2013-04-27 · Service Brakes · 20,750 mi · 🔥 fire

“on 3/13/2012 i paid holstein's harley-davidson for service that included a 5k service. holstein's failed to observe and repair a brake switch recall. on 7/12/2012, the brake switch started on fire. on 7/14/2012 holstein's refused to repair the brakes and i had it towed to werner cycle works for repair. harley-davidson customer care refused to reimb…”

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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