2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls and problems

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr has 2 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

2 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls

Recall 18V-076: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: 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), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.

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.

Recall 08V-357: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 30, 2008 · 47,579 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Electrical System	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Suspension	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Service Brakes	2
Engine	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Suspension › Rear — 1
Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 12,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 27,000 miles · reported Apr 19, 2014

Front wheel locked up at 40 MPH and threw me off the motorcycle. We believe the cause to be a defective front wheel bearing.

Electrical System · at 10,300 miles · reported Dec 11, 2013

I was traveling on a surface road at approx. 50mph. As I approached the intersection of euclid and lambert the light started to change. I rolled onto the throttle to clear the intersection safely. As I cleared the intersection I rolled off the throttle at which point the throttle went to the wide open position by itself. The sudden surge forward caused me to lose my grip on the handle bars, throwing me onto my back from the bike. The motorcycle continued approx. 1/4 mile down the road at the wide open throttle position ,going through another intersection without a rider. I suffered a shattered…

Engine · at 12,300 miles · reported May 13, 2013

Stock compensator failed at 12300 miles. Hd suggests replacing with upgraded screaming eagle compensator. High speed failure could result in serious bodily injury.

Electrical System · at 23,000 miles · reported Apr 9, 2012

Bike would just shut down. Once restarted it would idle at approx 1500 RPM (Limp mode). This happen twice. There no throttle response, idle was still around 1500 RPM. Talk to the dealer about my issues. Before I could finish my little speech, I was told that it was the ECM or the atc pin connectors. He describes my problem to me. They have fixed this problem in that past.

Vehicle Speed Control · at 22,000 miles · reported Jan 9, 2012

The contact owns a 2008 harley davidson flhr motorcycle. While driving approximately 35 MPH,the motorcycle decelerated abnormally. The failure recurred when driving at various speeds. The motorcycle was taken to an authorized dealer where lubricant was applied to the electronic throttle connectors. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 03/14/12

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-357 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr?

Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 12,300 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.