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2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU recalls and problems

The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU has 3 safety recalls and 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
3
Complaints
31
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU 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 Owner’s 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 11V-506: Exterior Lighting

Reported Oct 19, 2011 · 250,757 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Recall 09V-457: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 1, 2009 · 111,569 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes9
Power Train8
Vehicle Speed Control7
Electrical System5
Engine4
Suspension3
Wheels2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Suspension › Rear — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,900 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 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU complaints

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

Service Brakes · reported Apr 27, 2023
I purchased a 2010 harley davidson ultra classic last june. I was riding home last week and went to use the rear break pedal and the brake was rock hard. I scheduled a service to diagnois the issue and found that the ABS module can cause the issue. I was notified today that the ABS module needs to be replaced and is not covered under the recall for the fluid change. This issue seems to be ongoing with numerous harleys from the year 2009-2014. This issue of a hard petal while riding home could have resulted in my death as they did function correct on the way to harley dealer and failed on my…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Aug 25, 2022
on Saturday 8/20/22 i was driving to work when i got in the parking lot i lost throttle control it went to limp mode. shut bike off started it back up worked fine. after work i was riding home got bout 2 mile my engine light came on and i lost power to my throttle. it would not rev up. shut bike off for few seconds it ran fine the rest of the way home. this is very dangerous if someone would of been behind me i could of been hit..ive see a lot of forums with thesame issues. this was the first time it happened to me. ive only had the bike since 6/17/22. called talked to a harley store they said…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 21,250 miles · reported May 25, 2018
The contact owns a 2010 harley-davidson flhtcu. While driving 20 MPH, the rear brake pedal failed to operate. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v076000 (Service brakes, hydraulic). The motorcycle was taken to blue ridge harley-davidson (2002 13th ave dr. Se, hickory, nc 28602) where the recall was repaired along with some other unknown brake repairs. The contact stated that the brake repairs that he paid for should have been included in the recall. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was 21,250.
Service Brakes · at 70,000 miles · reported Feb 20, 2018
Rear brakes would not operate. I was riding and when I went to apply the rear brakes, it was as if I was as if the pedal was froze and no stop at all. The front did work but the rear was completely inoperable. Flushing the brake system did not work and I ended up replace the ABS brake module to correct the problem. In the owners manual it states if the ABS system fails you will still have adequate braking other than anti-lock. That is not correct....the ABS module can freeze and not let any brake fluid go to the rear brakes.
Service Brakes · at 90,000 miles · reported Oct 24, 2017
Abs module failure at speed. Hd states that with ABS failure, brakes are operable without ABS feature. Rear pedal has no resistance and front lever is locked. Brake operation is normal with switch off, but with bike running or switch in on position, symptoms return.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 11V-506 (exterior lighting), 09V-457 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (9 reports), followed by power train (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,900 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.