Harley-Davidson FLHTC recalls and problems
6 recalls and 76 owner complaints for 10 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
6
Complaints
76
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
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Harley-Davidson FLHTC by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 FLHTC | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 FLHTC | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 FLHTC | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 FLHTC | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 FLHTC | 2 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 FLHTC | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 FLHTC | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 FLHTC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 FLHTC | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 FLHTC | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported Harley-Davidson FLHTC problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 20 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | |
| Power Train | 12 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Steering | 4 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Engine | 3 |
All Harley-Davidson FLHTC recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18V-076 | Jan 29, 2018 | 2008–2011 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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… |
| 11V-506 | Oct 19, 2011 | 2009–2012 | Exterior Lighting | Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. |
| 09V-457 | Dec 1, 2009 | 2009–2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. |
| 08V-357 | Jul 30, 2008 | 2008 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. |
| 04V-218 | May 7, 2004 | 2003 | Exterior Lighting | On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket. |
| 02V-002 | Jan 4, 2002 | 2001–2002 | Exterior Lighting | On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Harley-Davidson FLHTC?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHTC has the most reports (19). Check the 2009 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHTC have?
NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls covering Harley-Davidson FLHTC model years 2001–2003, 2008–2012.
What are the most common Harley-Davidson FLHTC problems?
Owners report service brakes, engine and engine cooling, power train problems most often.