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Active Recalls (2)

18V076000 Jan 29, 2018 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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 ...

11V506000 Oct 19, 2011 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED...

Complaints

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Sep 27, 2023 Tires 31,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Harley Davidson HLFX equipped with Shinko Tire Line: Shinko Tires E705, Tire Size: 180/65/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while riding 20-25 MPH in the rain, the rear tire began to skid while rounding a curve and the contact lost control of the motorcycle. The...

Sep 27, 2023 Tires 31,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Harley Davidson HLFX equipped with Shinko Tire Line: Shinko Tires E705, Tire Size: 180/65/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while riding 20-25 MPH in the rain, the rear tire began to skid while rounding a curve and the contact lost control of the motorcycle. The...

Oct 28, 2022 Service Brakes

I took my bike in to Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson for the repair as described in the recall. My bike had no issues with brakes or ABS light. The service department hooked it up to their computer and the ABS light was triggered. The service caused the ABS Module to fail. They refuse to repair the dam...

Oct 28, 2022 Service Brakes

I took my bike in to Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson for the repair as described in the recall. My bike had no issues with brakes or ABS light. The service department hooked it up to their computer and the ABS light was triggered. The service caused the ABS Module to fail. They refuse to repair the dam...

Nov 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX). The contact stated while driving out of his driveway at 10 MPH, the front hand-brake pedal was depressed, however felt hard. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. There was no crash. The contact stated he researched the fa...

Nov 23, 2021 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 69,000 mi

The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX). The contact stated while driving out of his driveway at 10 MPH, the front hand-brake pedal was depressed, however felt hard. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. There was no crash. The contact stated he researched the fa...

Aug 28, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,926 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE REAR WHEEL SPED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FLIPPED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AND ONTO THE CONCRETE. THE MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A FAILED "FLY BY WIRE THROT...

Aug 28, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 20,926 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CAME TO A STOP AT AN INTERSECTION, THE REAR WHEEL SPED OFF AND THE CONTACT WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT FLIPPED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE AND ONTO THE CONCRETE. THE MOTOR MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO A FAILED "FLY BY WIRE THROT...

Apr 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

HUNDREDS OF RIDERS IN FORUMS ONLINE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE WHERE THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE'S WIRE PINS GOING INTO THE THROTTLE INDUCTION MODEL ACTUATOR BECOMES DISRUPTED WHILE RIDING. HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS PROGRAMED THE BIKE TO SHUT DOWN THE RPMS TO NO MORE THAN 2,000 AND SHUTTING DOWN ...

Apr 13, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 55,000 mi

HUNDREDS OF RIDERS IN FORUMS ONLINE HAVE REPORTED THE SAME ISSUE WHERE THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE MOTORCYCLE'S WIRE PINS GOING INTO THE THROTTLE INDUCTION MODEL ACTUATOR BECOMES DISRUPTED WHILE RIDING. HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS PROGRAMED THE BIKE TO SHUT DOWN THE RPMS TO NO MORE THAN 2,000 AND SHUTTING DOWN ...

Feb 23, 2018 Service Brakes 17,262 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (FLHX) MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED AND USED THE FRONT BRAKES TO DRIVE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MOTORCITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALER (24800 HAGGERTY R...

Feb 23, 2018 Service Brakes 17,262 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE (FLHX) MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED AND USED THE FRONT BRAKES TO DRIVE BACK TO HIS RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE MOTORCITY HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALER (24800 HAGGERTY R...

Feb 12, 2018 Service Brakes 26,199 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FRONT AND REAR, HARD PEDAL TOP AND BOTTOM. VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP.

Feb 12, 2018 Service Brakes 26,199 mi

ANTI LOCK BRAKES FRONT AND REAR, HARD PEDAL TOP AND BOTTOM. VEHICLE DOES NOT STOP.

Feb 3, 2018 Service Brakes 26,888 mi

MY FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME STUCK AND WOUND NOT FUNCTION WHILE LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY ONTO A CITY STREET. I WAS TRAVLING A LOW SPEED AND ABLE TO STOP THE BIKE WITH THE REAR BRAKE, HOWEVER, I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE BEFORE ROLLING INTO THE STREET AND CJECCKING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO TRAF...

Feb 3, 2018 Service Brakes 26,888 mi

MY FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME STUCK AND WOUND NOT FUNCTION WHILE LEAVING MY DRIVEWAY ONTO A CITY STREET. I WAS TRAVLING A LOW SPEED AND ABLE TO STOP THE BIKE WITH THE REAR BRAKE, HOWEVER, I WAS NOT ABLE TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE BEFORE ROLLING INTO THE STREET AND CJECCKING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. NO TRAF...

Jul 7, 2017 Power Train 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS POORLY MANUFACTURED. MOTORCYCLE HAS 40K MILES AND WHEN RING ON SHIFTER GETS HOT, IT BECOMES BRITTLE CAUSING IT TO BREAK OFF 1/4" CAUSING BIKE TO LOOSE POWER AND GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, PIECE HAD DAMAGED OTHER 5 GEARS CAN PROVIDE PICTURE...

Jul 7, 2017 Power Train 40,000 mi

TRANSMISSION IS POORLY MANUFACTURED. MOTORCYCLE HAS 40K MILES AND WHEN RING ON SHIFTER GETS HOT, IT BECOMES BRITTLE CAUSING IT TO BREAK OFF 1/4" CAUSING BIKE TO LOOSE POWER AND GEAR WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHEN TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP, PIECE HAD DAMAGED OTHER 5 GEARS CAN PROVIDE PICTURE...

Dec 25, 2016 Service Brakes 20,816 mi

I PUSH MY HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX 2009 OUT OF THE GARAGE AND APPLIED THE FRONT BRAKE AND STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE. AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS WARMED UP GOT BACK ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND TRIED TO SQUEEZE THE FRONT BRAKE LEVEL BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE AND I COULD NOT ENGAGE T...

Dec 25, 2016 Service Brakes 20,816 mi

I PUSH MY HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX 2009 OUT OF THE GARAGE AND APPLIED THE FRONT BRAKE AND STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE. AFTER THE MOTORCYCLE WAS WARMED UP GOT BACK ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND TRIED TO SQUEEZE THE FRONT BRAKE LEVEL BUT IT WOULD NOT MOVE. THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD NOT MOVE AND I COULD NOT ENGAGE T...

Nov 21, 2016 Service Brakes 40,265 mi

WHILE RIDING REAR BRAKE BECAME STIFF AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AFTER APPLYING EXTREME PRESSURE REAR ABS BEGAN TO CHATTER AND INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGE. FRONT BRAKE WORKED AS EXPECTED AND ALLOWED VEHICLE TO BE SLOWED. THIS WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND NOT A PANIC STOP. IF THIS WAS ON A BUSY CITY STREET IT WOULD ...

Nov 21, 2016 Service Brakes 40,265 mi

WHILE RIDING REAR BRAKE BECAME STIFF AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE. AFTER APPLYING EXTREME PRESSURE REAR ABS BEGAN TO CHATTER AND INTERMITTENTLY ENGAGE. FRONT BRAKE WORKED AS EXPECTED AND ALLOWED VEHICLE TO BE SLOWED. THIS WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND NOT A PANIC STOP. IF THIS WAS ON A BUSY CITY STREET IT WOULD ...

Jul 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE BIKE GOES IN TO WHAT THEY CALL LIMO MODE , I HAVE NO THROTTLE AND WON'T GO , IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES PASSING ON HI WAY SPEEDS , LOCAL HD DEALER DON'T SEEM TO HAVE A FIX , I FEEL THIS IS A DANGER AND AFTER DOING SOME LOOKING I SEE THOUSANDS OF CASES LIKE MINE , IT SHOULD BE A RECALL B...

Jul 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 18,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE BIKE GOES IN TO WHAT THEY CALL LIMO MODE , I HAVE NO THROTTLE AND WON'T GO , IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES PASSING ON HI WAY SPEEDS , LOCAL HD DEALER DON'T SEEM TO HAVE A FIX , I FEEL THIS IS A DANGER AND AFTER DOING SOME LOOKING I SEE THOUSANDS OF CASES LIKE MINE , IT SHOULD BE A RECALL B...

Jul 21, 2016 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 18,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE BIKE GOES IN TO WHAT THEY CALL LIMO MODE , I HAVE NO THROTTLE AND WON'T GO , IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES PASSING ON HI WAY SPEEDS , LOCAL HD DEALER DON'T SEEM TO HAVE A FIX , I FEEL THIS IS A DANGER AND AFTER DOING SOME LOOKING I SEE THOUSANDS OF CASES LIKE MINE , IT SHOULD BE A RECALL B...

Jul 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 18,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE BIKE GOES IN TO WHAT THEY CALL LIMO MODE , I HAVE NO THROTTLE AND WON'T GO , IT HAPPENED MANY TIMES PASSING ON HI WAY SPEEDS , LOCAL HD DEALER DON'T SEEM TO HAVE A FIX , I FEEL THIS IS A DANGER AND AFTER DOING SOME LOOKING I SEE THOUSANDS OF CASES LIKE MINE , IT SHOULD BE A RECALL B...

Apr 26, 2016 Electrical System 37,415 mi

THE THROTTLE BY WIRE FAILED WHILE RIDING. I HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FROM BEHIND. THE DEALER BLAMED CORROSION ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE INDUCTION MODULE. COATING THE CONNECTOR IS A TEMPORARY FIX. AFTER THE 3RD FAILURE I HAD IT TOWED AND HAD A NEW INDUCTION MODULE...

Apr 26, 2016 Electrical System 37,415 mi

THE THROTTLE BY WIRE FAILED WHILE RIDING. I HAD A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT FROM BEHIND. THE DEALER BLAMED CORROSION ON THE CIRCUIT BOARD OF THE INDUCTION MODULE. COATING THE CONNECTOR IS A TEMPORARY FIX. AFTER THE 3RD FAILURE I HAD IT TOWED AND HAD A NEW INDUCTION MODULE...

Sep 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 23,569 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET RIDE FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Sep 8, 2015 Engine 23,569 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET RIDE FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Sep 8, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 23,569 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET RIDE FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Sep 8, 2015 Engine 23,569 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON STREET RIDE FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE THROTTLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ...

Aug 14, 2015 Electrical System 60,128 mi

I WAS JUST RIDING DOWN THE I-405 FREEWAY NEAR SEATTLE, WA AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO. THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY FAILED AND I HAD NO POWER. I SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A TRUCK. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND MOVED 3 LANES RIGHT TO GET TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,128 mi

I WAS JUST RIDING DOWN THE I-405 FREEWAY NEAR SEATTLE, WA AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO. THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY FAILED AND I HAD NO POWER. I SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A TRUCK. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND MOVED 3 LANES RIGHT TO GET TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 60,128 mi

I WAS JUST RIDING DOWN THE I-405 FREEWAY NEAR SEATTLE, WA AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO. THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY FAILED AND I HAD NO POWER. I SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A TRUCK. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND MOVED 3 LANES RIGHT TO GET TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2015 Electrical System 60,128 mi

I WAS JUST RIDING DOWN THE I-405 FREEWAY NEAR SEATTLE, WA AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO. THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY FAILED AND I HAD NO POWER. I SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A TRUCK. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND MOVED 3 LANES RIGHT TO GET TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 60,128 mi

I WAS JUST RIDING DOWN THE I-405 FREEWAY NEAR SEATTLE, WA AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO. THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY FAILED AND I HAD NO POWER. I SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A TRUCK. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND MOVED 3 LANES RIGHT TO GET TO THE ...

Aug 14, 2015 Engine 60,128 mi

I WAS JUST RIDING DOWN THE I-405 FREEWAY NEAR SEATTLE, WA AT ABOUT 70 MPH IN THE LEFT WITH NO SHOULDER AVAILABLE TO PULL OVER ONTO. THE THROTTLE SUDDENLY FAILED AND I HAD NO POWER. I SLOWED DRAMATICALLY AND WAS NEARLY RUN OVER BY A TRUCK. I PUT ON MY FLASHERS AND MOVED 3 LANES RIGHT TO GET TO THE ...

Sep 14, 2014 Electrical System 21,792 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO APPLY THROTTLE WITH NO RESPONSE. LET OUT CLUTCH AND ROLLED NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH WHILE CARS WERE BACKING UP BEHIND ME. AFTER ROLLING AT 20 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY HUNDRED YARDS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE LOCATION WITH OUT...

Sep 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 21,792 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO APPLY THROTTLE WITH NO RESPONSE. LET OUT CLUTCH AND ROLLED NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH WHILE CARS WERE BACKING UP BEHIND ME. AFTER ROLLING AT 20 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY HUNDRED YARDS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE LOCATION WITH OUT...

Sep 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 21,792 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO APPLY THROTTLE WITH NO RESPONSE. LET OUT CLUTCH AND ROLLED NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH WHILE CARS WERE BACKING UP BEHIND ME. AFTER ROLLING AT 20 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY HUNDRED YARDS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE LOCATION WITH OUT...

Sep 14, 2014 Electrical System 21,792 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO APPLY THROTTLE WITH NO RESPONSE. LET OUT CLUTCH AND ROLLED NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH WHILE CARS WERE BACKING UP BEHIND ME. AFTER ROLLING AT 20 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY HUNDRED YARDS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE LOCATION WITH OUT...

Sep 14, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 21,792 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO APPLY THROTTLE WITH NO RESPONSE. LET OUT CLUTCH AND ROLLED NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH WHILE CARS WERE BACKING UP BEHIND ME. AFTER ROLLING AT 20 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY HUNDRED YARDS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE LOCATION WITH OUT...

Sep 14, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 21,792 mi

WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHT, AS THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, I PROCEEDED TO APPLY THROTTLE WITH NO RESPONSE. LET OUT CLUTCH AND ROLLED NO FASTER THEN 20 MPH WHILE CARS WERE BACKING UP BEHIND ME. AFTER ROLLING AT 20 MPH FOR APPROXIMATELY HUNDRED YARDS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER IN A SAFE LOCATION WITH OUT...

May 4, 2014 Power Train 6,400 mi

DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON MAJOR INTERSTATE. HEARD LOUD NOISE AND THOUGHT DRIVE BELT BROKE OR SOMETHING OF THAT NATURE AS MOTORCYCLE WAS JUST COASTING AT THIS POINT. ENGINE AND THROTTLE FINE BUT NO FORWARD MOTION. ALSO THOUGHT MAYBE TRANSMISSION UNTIL I CHECKED REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET. APPEARS REAR BEARIN...

May 4, 2014 Power Train 6,400 mi

DRIVING AT 65 MPH ON MAJOR INTERSTATE. HEARD LOUD NOISE AND THOUGHT DRIVE BELT BROKE OR SOMETHING OF THAT NATURE AS MOTORCYCLE WAS JUST COASTING AT THIS POINT. ENGINE AND THROTTLE FINE BUT NO FORWARD MOTION. ALSO THOUGHT MAYBE TRANSMISSION UNTIL I CHECKED REAR WHEEL AND SPROCKET. APPEARS REAR BEARIN...

Sep 17, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 9,300 mi

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP UP TO SPEED WHEN LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE, ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1500-2000 RPM. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I SHUT BIKE DOWN AND WAITED A MINUTE AND RESTARTED IT. IT STARTED UP AND RAN AS NORMAL. TALKED TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ...

Sep 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 9,300 mi

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP UP TO SPEED WHEN LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE, ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1500-2000 RPM. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I SHUT BIKE DOWN AND WAITED A MINUTE AND RESTARTED IT. IT STARTED UP AND RAN AS NORMAL. TALKED TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ...

Sep 17, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 9,300 mi

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP UP TO SPEED WHEN LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE, ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1500-2000 RPM. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I SHUT BIKE DOWN AND WAITED A MINUTE AND RESTARTED IT. IT STARTED UP AND RAN AS NORMAL. TALKED TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ...

Sep 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 9,300 mi

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP UP TO SPEED WHEN LOST THROTTLE RESPONSE, ENGINE WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 1500-2000 RPM. WAS ABLE TO LIMP TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I SHUT BIKE DOWN AND WAITED A MINUTE AND RESTARTED IT. IT STARTED UP AND RAN AS NORMAL. TALKED TO MY LOCAL DEALER AND MADE THEM AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. ...

Sep 7, 2013 Electrical System 45,000 mi

WHILE RIDING DOWN THE I 65 SOUTH, I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A 18 WHEELER ON THE LEFT. AS I DID I NOTICED THE CAR IN FRONT SWERVE INTO MY LANE AND I TRIED TO THROTTLE TO GET OVER AND I LOST POWER NEARLY SLAMMING INTO THE OTHER CAR. YESTERDAY AS I PULLED OUT TO MERGE ONTO THE HIWAY I AGAIN LOST THROTTLE(POW...

Sep 7, 2013 Electrical System 45,000 mi

WHILE RIDING DOWN THE I 65 SOUTH, I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A 18 WHEELER ON THE LEFT. AS I DID I NOTICED THE CAR IN FRONT SWERVE INTO MY LANE AND I TRIED TO THROTTLE TO GET OVER AND I LOST POWER NEARLY SLAMMING INTO THE OTHER CAR. YESTERDAY AS I PULLED OUT TO MERGE ONTO THE HIWAY I AGAIN LOST THROTTLE(POW...

Jul 6, 2013 Electrical System 25,600 mi

ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AND GOES INTO AN IDLE MODE. THIS EVENT ALSO OCCURS WHEN YOU'RE ACCELERATING UP TO ROAD SPEED AND OCCURS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, INCLUDING SITUATIONS WHERE YOU'RE ENTERING INTO AN INTERSECTION AND POTENTIALLY IN THE PATH OF OTHER VEHICLES - IN NORMAL S...

Jul 6, 2013 Electrical System 25,600 mi

ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP THE ENGINE LOSES POWER AND GOES INTO AN IDLE MODE. THIS EVENT ALSO OCCURS WHEN YOU'RE ACCELERATING UP TO ROAD SPEED AND OCCURS WITHOUT ANY WARNING, INCLUDING SITUATIONS WHERE YOU'RE ENTERING INTO AN INTERSECTION AND POTENTIALLY IN THE PATH OF OTHER VEHICLES - IN NORMAL S...

Oct 1, 2012 Electrical System 7,550 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND APRIL OF 2012. WHEN I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT THE THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK WHEN TWISTED TO ACCELERATE ENGINE. IT REMAINS AT IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN O...

Oct 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 7,550 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND APRIL OF 2012. WHEN I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT THE THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK WHEN TWISTED TO ACCELERATE ENGINE. IT REMAINS AT IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN O...

Oct 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 7,550 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND APRIL OF 2012. WHEN I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT THE THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK WHEN TWISTED TO ACCELERATE ENGINE. IT REMAINS AT IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN O...

Oct 1, 2012 Electrical System 7,550 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND APRIL OF 2012. WHEN I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT THE THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK WHEN TWISTED TO ACCELERATE ENGINE. IT REMAINS AT IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN O...

Oct 1, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 7,550 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND APRIL OF 2012. WHEN I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT THE THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK WHEN TWISTED TO ACCELERATE ENGINE. IT REMAINS AT IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN O...

Oct 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 7,550 mi

THE PROBLEM BEGAN AROUND APRIL OF 2012. WHEN I STARTED THE MOTORCYCLE, THERE WAS NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL IDLE AT 1000 RPM BUT THE THROTTLE WILL NOT WORK WHEN TWISTED TO ACCELERATE ENGINE. IT REMAINS AT IDLE. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY IN O...

Jun 6, 2012 Steering 16,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO SEIZE UP AND WAS WOBBLING. *TR

Jun 6, 2012 Wheels 16,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO SEIZE UP AND WAS WOBBLING. *TR

Jun 6, 2012 Steering 16,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO SEIZE UP AND WAS WOBBLING. *TR

Jun 6, 2012 Wheels 16,000 mi

WHEEL BEARINGS ON THE FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO SEIZE UP AND WAS WOBBLING. *TR

May 16, 2012 Steering 46,559 mi

I HEARD A NOISE AS WELL AS FELT THE FRONT END FEEL WEIRD LIKE I MAY HAVE HAD A FLAT AS WELL AS A SCREECHING NOISE. I PULLED THE BIKE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT FOR WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THE NOISE AS WELL AS THE WEIRD FEELING OF THE FRONT END. WHEN I LOOKED I COULD SEE THE BALL BEARING C...

May 16, 2012 Wheels 46,559 mi

I HEARD A NOISE AS WELL AS FELT THE FRONT END FEEL WEIRD LIKE I MAY HAVE HAD A FLAT AS WELL AS A SCREECHING NOISE. I PULLED THE BIKE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT FOR WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THE NOISE AS WELL AS THE WEIRD FEELING OF THE FRONT END. WHEN I LOOKED I COULD SEE THE BALL BEARING C...

May 16, 2012 Steering 46,559 mi

I HEARD A NOISE AS WELL AS FELT THE FRONT END FEEL WEIRD LIKE I MAY HAVE HAD A FLAT AS WELL AS A SCREECHING NOISE. I PULLED THE BIKE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT FOR WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THE NOISE AS WELL AS THE WEIRD FEELING OF THE FRONT END. WHEN I LOOKED I COULD SEE THE BALL BEARING C...

May 16, 2012 Wheels 46,559 mi

I HEARD A NOISE AS WELL AS FELT THE FRONT END FEEL WEIRD LIKE I MAY HAVE HAD A FLAT AS WELL AS A SCREECHING NOISE. I PULLED THE BIKE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT FOR WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THE NOISE AS WELL AS THE WEIRD FEELING OF THE FRONT END. WHEN I LOOKED I COULD SEE THE BALL BEARING C...

Apr 16, 2012 Electrical System 44,688 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX 2009 STREET GLIDE WE WERE ON VACATION LEAVING ONE TOWN TRAVELING TO ANOTHER AND TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE MOVING WITH TRAFFIC, WHICH WAS THICK WITH CARS, CAMPERS, TRUCKS. ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT THE MOTOR CYCLE LOOSE POWER, I GLANCED DOWN AND NOTICED...

Apr 16, 2012 Electrical System 44,688 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX 2009 STREET GLIDE WE WERE ON VACATION LEAVING ONE TOWN TRAVELING TO ANOTHER AND TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE IN THE LEFT HAND LANE MOVING WITH TRAFFIC, WHICH WAS THICK WITH CARS, CAMPERS, TRUCKS. ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT THE MOTOR CYCLE LOOSE POWER, I GLANCED DOWN AND NOTICED...

Mar 28, 2012 Electrical System 28,000 mi

THE WIRING CONNECTOR AT THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/SERVO IS GETTING A BAD CONNECTION DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRE HARNES AND THE EXTREME PRESSURE BEING PUT ON THE PINS INSIDE DUE TO THE WIRES BEING PULLED TO TIGHT. THE PINS WEAR FROM VIBRATION AND PRESSURE CAUSE THE 5 VOLT SIGNAL TO DIMINISH ...

Mar 28, 2012 Electrical System 28,000 mi

THE WIRING CONNECTOR AT THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR/SERVO IS GETTING A BAD CONNECTION DUE TO THE ROUTING OF THE WIRE HARNES AND THE EXTREME PRESSURE BEING PUT ON THE PINS INSIDE DUE TO THE WIRES BEING PULLED TO TIGHT. THE PINS WEAR FROM VIBRATION AND PRESSURE CAUSE THE 5 VOLT SIGNAL TO DIMINISH ...

Jan 24, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND APPLYING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ECM CONNECTOR PINS NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Jan 24, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH AND APPLYING THE THROTTLE, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ECM CONNECTOR PINS NEEDED TO BE REPLA...

Nov 23, 2011 Power Train 24,079 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON OPERATING DIAGNOSTIC CODES P1511 & P2135 HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN T T 418 LOST POWER AND MY BIKE WENT TO "LIMP HOME MODE" . TOP SPEED 30 MPH @ 1500 RPM FROM 55 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS !!! $320.00 TO FIX THIS DEFECT (JUST PARTSCOST) .. THERE SHOULD BE A RECAL...

Nov 23, 2011 Electrical System 24,079 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON OPERATING DIAGNOSTIC CODES P1511 & P2135 HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN T T 418 LOST POWER AND MY BIKE WENT TO "LIMP HOME MODE" . TOP SPEED 30 MPH @ 1500 RPM FROM 55 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS !!! $320.00 TO FIX THIS DEFECT (JUST PARTSCOST) .. THERE SHOULD BE A RECAL...

Nov 23, 2011 Power Train 24,079 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON OPERATING DIAGNOSTIC CODES P1511 & P2135 HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN T T 418 LOST POWER AND MY BIKE WENT TO "LIMP HOME MODE" . TOP SPEED 30 MPH @ 1500 RPM FROM 55 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS !!! $320.00 TO FIX THIS DEFECT (JUST PARTSCOST) .. THERE SHOULD BE A RECAL...

Nov 23, 2011 Electrical System 24,079 mi

HARLEY DAVIDSON OPERATING DIAGNOSTIC CODES P1511 & P2135 HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN T T 418 LOST POWER AND MY BIKE WENT TO "LIMP HOME MODE" . TOP SPEED 30 MPH @ 1500 RPM FROM 55 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. VERY DANGEROUS !!! $320.00 TO FIX THIS DEFECT (JUST PARTSCOST) .. THERE SHOULD BE A RECAL...

Jun 12, 2011 Electrical System 15,200 mi

I WAS RIDING HOME FROM MARIETTA, GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 575 AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL KICKED OFF AND I BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS POSITIVE THAT I HAD NOT HIT THE CLUTCH OR EITHER BRAKE, ANY OF WHICH WOULD HAVE DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. W...

Jun 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 15,200 mi

I WAS RIDING HOME FROM MARIETTA, GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 575 AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL KICKED OFF AND I BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS POSITIVE THAT I HAD NOT HIT THE CLUTCH OR EITHER BRAKE, ANY OF WHICH WOULD HAVE DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. W...

Jun 12, 2011 Electrical System 15,200 mi

I WAS RIDING HOME FROM MARIETTA, GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 575 AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL KICKED OFF AND I BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS POSITIVE THAT I HAD NOT HIT THE CLUTCH OR EITHER BRAKE, ANY OF WHICH WOULD HAVE DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. W...

Jun 12, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 15,200 mi

I WAS RIDING HOME FROM MARIETTA, GEORGIA ON INTERSTATE 575 AND HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY, THE CRUISE CONTROL KICKED OFF AND I BEGAN TO DECELERATE. I WAS POSITIVE THAT I HAD NOT HIT THE CLUTCH OR EITHER BRAKE, ANY OF WHICH WOULD HAVE DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL. W...