Model year record

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls & problems

The 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 2 safety recalls and 5 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints5filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

StructureDec 15, 2008

Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand

Recall 08V6590003,285 vehicles

Problem: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 3,285 MY 2009 FXD, FXDF, FXDC, FXDL, AND FXDB MOTORCYCLES. THE JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A DEFECTIVE WELD THAT MAY ALLOW THE JIFFY STAND ASSEMBLY TO NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED.
Risk: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW SPRING ANCHOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

Fuel system, gasolineNov 26, 2008

Storage

Recall 08V625000349 vehicles

Problem: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 349 MY 2009 FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PART NO. 27389-04A, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE ULTRASONIC WELD ON THE ANTI-SLOSH VALVE.
Risk: IF THE VALVE SEPARATES AND THE BIKE IS TIPPED OVER, IT MAY LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Power trainAutomatic transmission	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	—
Wheels	1	—
Engine and engine coolingCooling system	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Power train
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (NA).WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE SPEED DECREASED TO 15 MPH AND A LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE SPEEDOMETER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,007.
May 9, 2015 · 31,007 miles
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system
SERIOUS OVER HEATING OF ENGINE WHEN DRIVING. HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BURNS ON RIGHT SIDE OF ENGINE. AT 5,000 MILE SERVICE ALL FUEL LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED AS THEY WERE MELTED FROM HEAT. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS ABOUT THIS AND WAS TOLD IT WAS "NORMAL". *TR
May 28, 2011 · 1 miles
Power train › Automatic transmission
LOUD CLANK AT STARTUP IN FRONT OF PRIMARY. COMPENSATOR PROBLEM. SPOKEN TO MULTIPLE TECHNICIANS WHO HAVE SAID THAT THE OEM HARLEY DAVIDSON COMPENSATORS ON THE 09 96 CUBIC INCH MOTORS HAS HAD MULTIPLE ISSUES. IF THIS COMPENSATOR FAILS WHILE CRUISING IT COULD BE CATASTROPHIC AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THERE IS A FIX BY GOING WITH THE SCREAMING EAGLE COMPENSATOR WHICH IS A HEAVIER BUILD TO WITHSTAND TENSION AT STARTUP ETC. THIS SHOULD BE CHECKED INTO CAUSE APPARENTLY THERE ARE ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THIS ISSUE. *TR
Mar 6, 2011 · 7,100 miles
Wheels
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT 6,100 MILES. *TR
Jul 11, 2010 · 6,100 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
DURING ROUTINE OPERATION OF NEW MOTORCYCLE, NORMAL APPLICATION OF FRONT BRAKE RESULTS IN BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT JUNCTION OF FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER AND FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER COVER. BRAKE FLUID ERODES PAINTED SURFACES AT JUNCTION OF MASTER CYLINDER AND MASTER CYLINDER COVER, RESULTING IN FURTHER DEGRADATION OF SEAL. CONSEQUENCES INCLUDE: (A) POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABILITY TO TIMELY AND SAFELY STOP VEHICLE DUE TO INEFFECTIVE FRONT BRAKE; (B) POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABILITY TO TIMELY AND SAFELY STOP VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ON TO FRONT BRAKE DISC; (C) POTENTIAL LOSS OF ABILITY TO PROPERLY CONTROL VEHICLE DUE TO BRAKE FLUID DRIPPING ON TO FRONT OR REAR TIRES; (D) POTENTIAL LOSS OF…
Aug 8, 2009 · 3,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.