Owners have filed 18 complaints
about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc with NHTSA between 2011 and 2021.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 3 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 54
Against the median year of the Harley-Davidson Flhrc. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
55.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 100
94% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
How 2009 compares with every other Harley-Davidson Flhrc
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
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D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
633.3%
2 crashes, 1 fires · median 23,400 mi
Electrical System
316.7%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 12,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
211.1%
Median failure at 10,000 miles
Engine & Cooling
211.1%
Median failure at 20,575 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
15.6%
Median failure at 20,575 miles
Lights
15.6%
0 crashes, 1 fires · median 5,200 mi
Acceleration & Cruise Control
15.6%
Median failure at 17,000 miles
Suspension
15.6%
Median failure at 18,000 miles
Steering
15.6%
Median failure at 18,000 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
1,000 – 9,999 miles
318.8%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
956.3%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
425.0%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Sep 2011peak 4Jul 2021
NHTSA investigations into the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation in July 2016 based on forty-three (43) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ).During the course of this investigation ODI received a total of 145 VOQs related to the alleged defect on the subject motorcycles.Owners allege they experience a sudden and complete loss of brakes on one or both wheels.To better understand the cause of the braking issue on the subject motorcycles, ODI requested NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) conduct inspections and testing of affected vehicle braking systems.Through its work, VRTC determ...
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 12,000 milesCape Coral, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ABS FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS FOOT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR FAILED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 09/20/16
NHTSA complaint #10893536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesCape Coral, FLCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ABS FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS FOOT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR FAILED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 09/20/16
NHTSA complaint #10893536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,663 milesPort ST Lucie, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE MOVING THE BIKE IN THE GARAGE UNDER POWER, THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE. NO FRONT BRAKES!! LIFTED FOOT TO USE REAR BRAKE AND BIKE AND MY SELF FELL OVER AS BIKE HIT ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE IN GARAGE. THE BRAKE ARE FROZEN IN THE NON BRAKING POSITION. BIKE WAS LAST USED 4 DAYS AGO AND NO BRAKE PROBLEMS NOTED AT THAT TIME. HAVING BIKE TOWED TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10566734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesEmporia, KS1 injured
STEERING
WHEN DECELERATING, AND BIKE IS BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, A HARSH FRONT END WOBBLE OCCURS. CAN BE LIMITED BY TIGHTLY GRIPPING THE BARS. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE TIRES, THOUGH THEY WERE NEW. HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES TWICE SINCE AND STILL NO FIX. DEALER'S SOLUTION NOW IS TO SUSTAIN A HARD GRIP ON THE BARS AT ALL TIMES, WHICH IS UNSAFE AND NOT A PRACTICAL SOLUTION. IN THE INCIDENT ON 6/16/11, IT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SLOW-SPEED TUMBLE FROM THE BIKE, IN WHICH MY ELBOW WAS INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #10494660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesEmporia, KS1 injured
SUSPENSION
WHEN DECELERATING, AND BIKE IS BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, A HARSH FRONT END WOBBLE OCCURS. CAN BE LIMITED BY TIGHTLY GRIPPING THE BARS. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE TIRES, THOUGH THEY WERE NEW. HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES TWICE SINCE AND STILL NO FIX. DEALER'S SOLUTION NOW IS TO SUSTAIN A HARD GRIP ON THE BARS AT ALL TIMES, WHICH IS UNSAFE AND NOT A PRACTICAL SOLUTION. IN THE INCIDENT ON 6/16/11, IT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SLOW-SPEED TUMBLE FROM THE BIKE, IN WHICH MY ELBOW WAS INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #10494660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,200 milesBedford, MAFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED DUE TO THE LIGHT BEING BUILT NEXT TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,200.
NHTSA complaint #10424304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 26,000 milesWalden, NY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 75 mph, the front lever became resistant and had to press forcefully to slow the motorcycle. The contact stated he continued riding to his destination. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the ABS Hydraulic Unit replaced. Additionally, the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The motorcycle was not repaired however, the repair was pending. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 26,000.
NHTSA complaint #11425758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 10,000 milesGowanda, NY
POWER TRAIN
STARTING ISSUE THAT LEAD TO THE REPLACEMENT OF THE COMPENSATOR REPLACEMENT. ON GOING ISSUE WITH MANY HD CYCLES (2006-2012) THAT OWNERS ARE LEFT TO RESOLVE WITH THEIR OWN MONEYS NOT AT THEIR OWN FAULT. HAVE A LITTLE OVER 10K MILES WHICH IS AN UNACCEPTABLE ISSUE. I WAS CAUGHT AWAY FROM HOME WHEN NON STARTING ISSUE OCCURRED. CURRENTLY AWAITING PARTS AND LABOR AT GOWANDA HARLEY DAVIDSON!
NHTSA complaint #11003065 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,575 milesMayer, MN
ENGINE
WHILE EXITING A TOWN I ACCELERATED TO HIGHWAY SPEED THEN MY ENGINE STALLED OUT AND WENT INTO LIMP-HOME MODE NOT ALLOWING ANY MORE THAN AN IDLE, VERY DANGEROUS. LUCKILY I WAS NOT PASSING ANYONE OR RIDING IN A GROUP WHEN THE ENGINE LOST ALL ACCELERATION, WORSE WOULD HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION. CERTAIN DISASTER!!
NHTSA complaint #10981722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 20,575 milesMayer, MN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
WHILE EXITING A TOWN I ACCELERATED TO HIGHWAY SPEED THEN MY ENGINE STALLED OUT AND WENT INTO LIMP-HOME MODE NOT ALLOWING ANY MORE THAN AN IDLE, VERY DANGEROUS. LUCKILY I WAS NOT PASSING ANYONE OR RIDING IN A GROUP WHEN THE ENGINE LOST ALL ACCELERATION, WORSE WOULD HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION. CERTAIN DISASTER!!
NHTSA complaint #10981722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 21,000 milesFort Campbell, KY
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO COME TO A STOP I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, APPLIED REAR BRAKE AND ATTEMPTED TO APPLY FRONT BRAKE AND THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WAS FROZEN SOLID AND THE FRONT BRAKES DID NOT ACTUATE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP COMPLETELY WITH REAR BRAKE ONLY
NHTSA complaint #10906894 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fuquay-Varina, NC
POWER TRAIN
I WAS HAVING ISSUE WITH BATTERYS GOING BAD AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE COMPENSATOR IN WHICH IF I DIDN'T GET FIXED IT COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO CRASH MY BIKE. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH IN THESES YEARS FROM 08 TO 2011.
NHTSA complaint #10899813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fuquay-Varina, NC
ENGINE
I WAS HAVING ISSUE WITH BATTERYS GOING BAD AND IT TURNS OUT TO BE THE COMPENSATOR IN WHICH IF I DIDN'T GET FIXED IT COULD HAVE CAUSED ME TO CRASH MY BIKE. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH IN THESES YEARS FROM 08 TO 2011.
NHTSA complaint #10899813 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesCape Coral, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ABS FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS FOOT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR FAILED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 09/20/16
NHTSA complaint #10893536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 12,000 milesCape Coral, FLCrash1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRC ROAD KING CLASSIC. WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO APPLY THE BRAKES, THE ABS FAILED. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS FOOT, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR FAILED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000. UPDATED 09/20/16
NHTSA complaint #10893536 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 25,800 milesJacksonville, FL
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS QUIT WORKING, HAD TO REPLACE. START BIKE AND THE BRAKE HANDLE WAS FROZEN IN PLACE. IF YOU FORCE IT USING BOTH HANDS IT WOULD BEGIN TO WORK. WOULD WORK UNTIL TURN OFF THE BIKE. WHEN STARTING BIKE AGAIN, SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP SAID "ABS HCU FAILED, MUST REPLACE..
NHTSA complaint #10885064 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,663 milesPort ST Lucie, FLCrash1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
WHILE MOVING THE BIKE IN THE GARAGE UNDER POWER, THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE. NO FRONT BRAKES!! LIFTED FOOT TO USE REAR BRAKE AND BIKE AND MY SELF FELL OVER AS BIKE HIT ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE IN GARAGE. THE BRAKE ARE FROZEN IN THE NON BRAKING POSITION. BIKE WAS LAST USED 4 DAYS AGO AND NO BRAKE PROBLEMS NOTED AT THAT TIME. HAVING BIKE TOWED TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #10566734 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,000 milesBastrop, TX
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THROTTLE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE ENGAGED INTO IDLE MODE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STALL, BUT DID BECOME UNRESPONSIVE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE THROTTLE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 17,000. *TR UPDATED 8/5/13
NHTSA complaint #10510385 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesEmporia, KS1 injured
STEERING
WHEN DECELERATING, AND BIKE IS BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, A HARSH FRONT END WOBBLE OCCURS. CAN BE LIMITED BY TIGHTLY GRIPPING THE BARS. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE TIRES, THOUGH THEY WERE NEW. HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES TWICE SINCE AND STILL NO FIX. DEALER'S SOLUTION NOW IS TO SUSTAIN A HARD GRIP ON THE BARS AT ALL TIMES, WHICH IS UNSAFE AND NOT A PRACTICAL SOLUTION. IN THE INCIDENT ON 6/16/11, IT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SLOW-SPEED TUMBLE FROM THE BIKE, IN WHICH MY ELBOW WAS INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #10494660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 18,000 milesEmporia, KS1 injured
SUSPENSION
WHEN DECELERATING, AND BIKE IS BETWEEN 35-45 MPH, A HARSH FRONT END WOBBLE OCCURS. CAN BE LIMITED BY TIGHTLY GRIPPING THE BARS. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS THE TIRES, THOUGH THEY WERE NEW. HAVE REPLACED THE TIRES TWICE SINCE AND STILL NO FIX. DEALER'S SOLUTION NOW IS TO SUSTAIN A HARD GRIP ON THE BARS AT ALL TIMES, WHICH IS UNSAFE AND NOT A PRACTICAL SOLUTION. IN THE INCIDENT ON 6/16/11, IT CAUSED LOSS OF CONTROL AND A SLOW-SPEED TUMBLE FROM THE BIKE, IN WHICH MY ELBOW WAS INJURED.
NHTSA complaint #10494660 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,100 milesHolland, MI
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AFTER DRIVING FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES, MY MOTORCYCLE DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. THE ENGINE RAN, BUT WENT INTO "LIMP MODE", WHICH IS A LOW RPM ONLY MODE. I COULD NOT MAINTAIN THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT. I PULLED OVER, SHUT THE BIKE ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES AND THE ISSUE CEASED. THIS SITUATION OCCURRED ONE OTHER TIME LATER THAT SAME DAY BUT REQUIRED AT LEAST 5 ATTEMPTS AT TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF BEFORE I COULD REGAIN THE FULL RANGE OF THROTTLE RESPONSE REQUIRED TO DRIVE ON THE ROAD. I TOOK THE BIKE INTO THE LOCAL HD DEALER. THEY RECOVERED AT LEAST TWO ERROR CODES FROM THE BIKE. THEY ASKED IF I HAD THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR OR THE THROTTLE BODY REPLACED. THEY SAID THE "LIMP THROTTLE" ISSUE IS COMMON WITH "DRIVE BY WIRE" (NO MECHANICAL THROTTLE CABLE) HARLEYS. THEY SAID THEY WOULD FIX THE ISSUE. I CONVEYED MY CONCERN THAT THIS CONDITION IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD IF IT OCCURS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED DOWN THE INTERSTATE OR IN A LANE OF TRAFFIC WHERE I COULDN'T EASILY PULL OVER AFTER LOSING THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE ISSUE, BUT AGREES THAT ERROR CODES WERE DISPLAYED WHEN I BROUGHT THE BIKE IN FOR SERVICE. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. I AM HESITANT TO RIDE MY MOTORCYCLE IN TRAFFIC FOR FEAR THAT I WILL BE REAR ENDED IF THE BIKE ENTERS LIMP MODE AT SPEED AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT APPEARS THIS ISSUE IS SOMEWHAT PREVALENT ON LATE MODEL DRIVE BY WIRE HARLEYS. REFERENCE MESSAGE BOARD LINK: HTTP://WWW.HARLEY-DAVIDSONFORUMS.COM/FORUMS/TOURING-GENERAL-DISCUSSIONS/10308-09-TOURING-BIKE-POSSIBLE-WIRING-HARNESS-ISSUE-3.HTML IT IS TROUBLESOME THAT THE DEALER WASN'T SURPRISED THAT THIS ISSUE AROSE.
NHTSA complaint #10455386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 36,750 milesPompano Beach, FL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS BIKE USED, I BOUGHT IT FROM A NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY WHO DEALS IN RENTAL BIKES. I WAS UNAWARE THIS BIKE YEAR (2009) HAD AN ISSUE WITH THE THROTTLE BY WIRE SYSTEM, AS OF TODAY'S DATE I'VE HAVE HAD THREE INSTANCES WHERE THE BIKE HAS WENT INTO BREAK DOWN MODE BECAUSE OF THIS FAULTY SYSTEM. THE PRIOR TWO INCIDENTS WERE DIAGNOSED AND APPARENTLY FIXED BY MY LOCAL BIKE SHOP, BUT THE SAME PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. DURING THE FIRST INCIDENT, MYSELF AND PASSENGER WERE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 IN SOUTH FLORIDA AT NIGHT, THE BIKE WENT INTO BREAK DOWN MODE AS I WAS SWITCHING GEARS AND I WAS ALMOST HIT TWICE BY TRAFFIC TRYING TO MAKE IT SAFELY TO THE SHOULDER WHERE I HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. THE SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE IN AN AREA THAT WAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION AND HAD NO BREAKDOWN LANE/ SHOULDER, ONCE AGAIN, I NARROWLY ESCAPED BEING RUN OVER WHEN MY BIKE WENT INTO BREAKDOWN MODE AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE SHOP. THE THIRD INCIDENT; WHICH HAPPENED LAST WEEK OCCURRED AS I WAS COMING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY ONTO A1A IN POMPANO BEACH, FL. I ENTERED THE ROADWAY AND BEGAN TO GEAR-UP WHEN THE BIKE WENT INTO BREAKDOWN MODE.THE DRIVER BEHIND ME, APPEARED TO BE IN A HURRY TO MAKE THE BRIDGE BEFORE IT OPENED FOR BOAT TRAFFIC FAILED TO NOTICE MY SPEED AND FORCED ME OFF THE ROAD BEFORE I COULD MAKE IT OVER SAFELY, GOOD THING THERE WAS A LAWN WITH LOTS OF SPACE FOR MY FORCED EXIT. HARLEY, PLEASE ENGINEER A FIX FOR THIS PROBLEM A.S.A.P AND ISSUE A RECALL !!!!!!!
NHTSA complaint #10432529 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,200 milesBedford, MAFire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED DUE TO THE LIGHT BEING BUILT NEXT TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,200.
NHTSA complaint #10424304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,200 milesBedford, MAFire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MELTED DUE TO THE LIGHT BEING BUILT NEXT TO THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE FAILURE ALSO CAUSED THE REAR BRAKES TO STOP WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,200.
NHTSA complaint #10424304 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.