2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3 recalls and problems

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3 has 2 safety recalls and 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3 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 Flhtcuse3 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	3
Service Brakes	3
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Engine	2
Tires	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1
Wheels	1

Most reported parts

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 15,535 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 Flhtcuse3 complaints

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

Service Brakes · at 37,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2017

Brake failure on multiple instances, luckily no serious injury, bike did fall and ankle was sprained. Abs failure light has come on/off now on permanent. Brought it to local dealer on two occasions both times I waited over 1.5 hours beyond appointment time and bike was not touched, had to leave. Also, I asked if there any recalls or technical bulletins and both times the answer was no.

Service Brakes · at 10,000 miles · reported Apr 27, 2017

I have a 2008 harley electra glide.rear brakes do not work.pedal is solid.this is a common problem with ABS module. I contacted harley they told me it would be 1200 dollars to fix the problem.there is no warning when this will happen. It is very unsafe and posibly deadly! I was on roadway when it happened and thankfully I did not crash.a

Service Brakes · at 35,498 miles · reported Oct 22, 2016

During a panic stop caused by automobile pulling out in front of me my rear brake pedal went to its down stop. I was able to avoid an accident due to the front brake remaining functional. There was no fluid loss in the rear brake system leading to the educated (I'm an active faa airframe and powerplant mechanic) conclusion that a bypass condition exists in the anti-lock unit. A trip to my local harley davidson dealership revealed that there is a known problem with anti-lock module on my motorcycle as it deemed obsolete and an upgraded unit is all that is available. The motorcycle has not been…

Power Train · reported Jul 28, 2016

While riding I lost clutch control, throttle shifted to neutral, pulled over in safe spot and let bike cool (90+ degree day). After cooling I had enough clutch control to get to my destination.

Suspension · at 12,034 miles · reported Apr 1, 2014

2008 harley davidson ultra classic cvo - closed and sealed front axel bearings of motorcycle sized in motion causing $1,600.00 worth of damage to said motorcycle (According to harley davidson folsom). With no warning at only 12,000 miles. I cannot emphasize how bad (In terms of injury) this would have been if it happened at speed. This is certainly an extreme safety issue and learning that hd knows of this issue was a shock. How can such a well known organization allow their customers to be put at such a safety risk. Just do a web search and you see 100's of similar incidents.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3: 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 Flhtcuse3?

Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 15,535 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.