2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 36about this part
- Share
- 51%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,450miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, 51% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,450 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.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I rode my motorcycle to work in the morning my front brakes worked fine. While riding my motorcycle down the interstate home from work, I went to apply my front brakes and found the brake lever on the handle bar was frozen. The motor cycle is in my garage and I still cannot apply the front brake.”
NHTSA complaint #10894278, filed 2016-08, 43,000 miles“Anti-lock braking system: without any ABS failure indication, front brakes fail to operate. The front brake lever on the motorcycle becomes locked, unmovable, or becomes intermittently difficult to move, with a sudden hard braking action. When I showed it to the dealer, I was shown a cycle awaiting repair with the same symptoms. This is not only a dangerous condition, especially in an emergency, but appears to be a fairly common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10850506, filed 2016-03, 39,500 miles“My motorcycle is experiencing the exact same issue described in your odi resume invetigation number pe 16-009. The rear brake pedal freezes when the ignition is ingaged. I took it the the harley davidson dealer for repair. They said it is the ABS module and is on back order for 10 days until 3/10/2017. I would like to have my motorcycle included in this investigation and any future recalls for this issue. I have been quoted approximately $760 for this fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10959640, filed 2017-03, 36,000 miles“Front brake lever froze with no warning while riding it home on the highway ' fortunately for me, my rear brakes still worked fine, or I wouldn't be able to make this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10946153, filed 2017-01, 35,000 miles“The ABS control module malfunctioned, and caused my front brake lever to lock up. I almost hit another vehicle because of this. There is no warning that it is going out. One minute fine, and then froze.”
NHTSA complaint #10808063, filed 2015-12, 2 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 Flhtcu 2008–2011, Flhr 2008–2011, Flhtc 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 Flhtcu 2009–2011, Flhr 2009–2012, Flhrc 2009–2012 +23 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
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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