2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 46%of 13 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,400miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc, 46% of the 13 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,400 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While attempting to come to a stop I went to apply brakes, applied rear brake and attempted to apply front brake and the front brake lever was frozen solid and the front brakes did not actuate. I was able to stop completely with rear brake only”
NHTSA complaint #10906894, filed 2016-09, 21,000 miles“While moving the bike in the garage under power, the front brake lever would not move. No front brakes!! Lifted foot to use rear brake and bike and my self fell over as bike hit another motorcycle in garage. The brake are frozen in the non braking position. Bike was last used 4 days ago and no brake problems noted at that time. Having bike towed to shop for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10566734, filed 2014-03, 28,663 miles“Abs quit working, had to replace. Start bike and the brake handle was frozen in place. If you force it using both hands it would begin to work. Would work until turn off the bike. When starting bike again, same problem. Dealership said ABS hcu failed, must replace..”
NHTSA complaint #10885064, filed 2016-07, 25,800 miles“The contact owns a 2009 harley davidson road king classic. The contact stated the rear brake light switch melted due to the light being built next to the engine exhaust system. The failure also caused the rear brakes to stop working. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 5,200.”
NHTSA complaint #10424304, filed 2011-09, 5,200 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Road King Classic FLHRC Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding 75 mph, the front lever became resistant and had to press forcefully to slow the motorcycle. The contact stated he continued riding to his destination. The contact took the motorcycle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the ABS Hydraulic Unit replaced. Additionally, the vehicle was subjected to NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The motorcycle was not repaired however, the repair was pending. …”
NHTSA complaint #11425758, filed 2021-07, 26,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V076000Jan 29, 2018Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS)…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhrc 2008–2010, Flhtcu 2008–2011, Flhr 2008–2011 +26 more
- 11V506000Oct 19, 2011Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhrc 2009–2012, Flhr 2009–2012, Flhtc 2009–2012 +23 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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