There are no safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTC, but owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA.
2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Service Brakes | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 17,000 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Structure · at 20,000 miles · reported Jun 29, 2017
The contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flstc. While driving 65 MPH, the passenger seat became detached from the motorcycle. The contact stated that the bolts and rivots fractured. In addition, the contact stated that the plastic was not durable enough to withstand constant wear and tear. Colonial harley davidson of petersburg, va was made aware of the failure and stated that the seat was designed as such and nothing could be done. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was not available.
Wheels · at 56,000 miles · reported Mar 29, 2016
Wheel bearing on right side (Brake side) of rear wheel came apart while operating the motorcycle on the highway. The motorcycle is currently in the shop for repair. My mechanic has informed me that he has seen an unusual number of problems of this nature with this model motorcycle.
Service Brakes · at 27,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2015
Rider behind me noticed that while stopping the rear brake lights not working. Something in the foot pedal not letting the rear break lights work. Bulbs are good and front works great and also allows the lights to work , just not the foot pedal.
Service Brakes · at 12,750 miles · reported Oct 22, 2013
While descending a steep incline and about to make a right hand turn in less than 100 yards the rear brake pedal, when applied, went all the way down rendering the rear brake useless. The motorcycle was brought to a safe stop by using the front brake and downshifting and was able to be safely ridden to a local h-d dealership for service. The dealership found that the rear stop light switch had failed resulting in a major brake fluid release, the switch appeared to have been affected by heat from the exhaust. Interesting enough there was a recall issued by h-d in october of 2011 which affected…
Exterior Lighting · at 10,300 miles · reported Jul 18, 2013
The contact owns a 2009 harley davidson flstc. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH the horn and turn signal lights were inoperable. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated the brake light switch was leaking brake fluid onto the exhaust pipe. There was a manufacturers recall for the brake light switch. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,300.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTC as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FLSTC?
Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 17,000 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.