2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC
2 recalls, 9 complaints - 18 TSBs
08V659000 Dec 15, 2008
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
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.
08V625000 Nov 26, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | 2 |
| SEATS:MOTORCYCLE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2018
Incident date: May 2, 2017
RECALL #0613 REPAIRED BY RED ROCK HARLEY DAVIDSON NEVADA CALIFORNIA DMV STATES I NEED A CERTIFICATE . I SENT THEM A LETTER FROM HD AND THE INVOICE OF THE RECALL CORRECTION . THEY WILL NOT ISSUE ME A NEW REGISTRATION AND I LOST 6 MONTHS OF DRIVING TIME
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Oct 17, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE DROVE THE HEAD LIGHTS VIBRATED AND THE RIVETS WERE NOT HOLDING THE LIGHT IN PLACE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY STATED THAT THEY H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 4, 2012
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH / BANJO BOLT (PN: 72026-08) FAILED ON MY 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM (FXDC) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHICH ENDED UP BURNING AND MELTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT LENS COVERS. THE SWITCH ALSO STARTED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID OUT ITS END CAUSING ME TO LOSE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 4, 2012
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH / BANJO BOLT (PN: 72026-08) FAILED ON MY 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM (FXDC) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHICH ENDED UP BURNING AND MELTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT LENS COVERS. THE SWITCH ALSO STARTED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID OUT ITS END CAUSING ME TO LOSE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Jul 5, 2012
Incident date: Jul 4, 2012
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH / BANJO BOLT (PN: 72026-08) FAILED ON MY 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM (FXDC) CAUSING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS TO STAY ON WHICH ENDED UP BURNING AND MELTING THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT LENS COVERS. THE SWITCH ALSO STARTED LEAKING BRAKE FLUID OUT ITS END CAUSING ME TO LOSE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 18, 2010
Incident date: Apr 21, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA SCREAMING EAGLE FL HT CUSE5 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE YET THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED AT THAT TIME. THE MANUFACTURER A... Read more
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Jul 15, 2009
Incident date: Jul 13, 2009
2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE CVO. SEAT IS TOO SHORT FOR THE NEW EXTENDED FRAME. WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE AROUND 60MPH, THE FRONT OF THE SEAT BECAME DISCONNECTED CAUSING A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS THE SEAT IS THEN ABLE TO SLIDE. *TR
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
May 13, 2009
Incident date: May 9, 2009
MY NEW HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPERGLIDE CUSTOM LOST ITS KICK STAND WITH MY WIFE ON THE BACK DOING 55 DOWN THE ROAD!THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Mar 17, 2009
Incident date: Dec 20, 2008
HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDC RECALL. RECEIVED LTR ON 20 DEC 2008 ABOUT RECALL AND WENT TO DEALER AND PLACED NAME ON LIST AND AS OF THIS DATE DEALER HAS NOT RECEIVED PARTS YET. LETTER STATED PARTS WOULD START SHIPPING 22 DEC 2008. I THINK THIS IS TO LONG OF TIME TO WAIT FOR REPAIR. HOPE YOU WOULD LOOK INTO P... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC
18 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 169100 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1328
Feb 24, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations and/or high ambient temperatures the gas cap may develop a fitmen
M1328
Feb 24, 2021
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations and/or high ambient temperatures the gas cap may develop a fitmen
M1328
Feb 24, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1328: FUEL FILLER NECK EMISSIONS RECALL 0613. PURPOSE: Harley-Davidson Motor Company has determined that upon exposure to certain types of fuel formulations and/or high ambient temperatures the gas cap may develop a fitmen
M1493
Aug 23, 2019
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1493: FUEL CAPS AND CUP CHANGE. REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson is making a fuel tank running change on side fill Touring, Police Touring, Touring CVO, Trike and all Softail? and Sport
1HD-M5D3X-11
Oct 4, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1296A: TRANSMISSION LUBRICANT CHECKING AND FILLING PROCEDURES. REVISION. Purpose: This bulletin is being revised to inform dealers that the transmission lubricant check and fill procedures have been updated. This should
SB-M-1238
Dec 18, 2008
169100 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND
HARLEY DAVIDSON: JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR SAFETY RECALL 0137. A CONDITION AFFECTING THE MOTORCYCLE SAFETY EXISTS ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR DYNA FXD, FXDF, FXDC, FXDL, FXDB, MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR PAR
SB-M-1220
Dec 8, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HARLEY DAVIDSON: ENGINE IDLE TEMPERATURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THE CALIBRATION OFFERS LIMITED REAR CYLINDER COOLING WITH THE MOTORCYCLE STOPPED WHILE THE ENGINE IS LEFT AT IDLE ONCE THE TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD IS EXCEEDED. MODELS 2007-08 DYNA A
SB-M-1234
Dec 5, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: FLYWHEEL END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS WERE CHANGED FROM 0.003-0.010 IN. (0.076-0.254MM) TO 0.003-0.013 IN. (0.076-0.330MM). SPOKE TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 55 IN-LBS (6.2 NM) ON ALL SPOKE WHEELS. USE SPOKE TORQUE WRENCH
SB-M-1234
Dec 5, 2008
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE: FLYWHEEL END PLAY SPECIFICATIONS WERE CHANGED FROM 0.003-0.010 IN. (0.076-0.254MM) TO 0.003-0.013 IN. (0.076-0.330MM). SPOKE TORQUE HAS CHANGED TO 55 IN-LBS (6.2 NM) ON ALL SPOKE WHEELS. USE SPOKE TORQUE WRENCH
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDC across all model years (2005, 2009).
6
Total Recalls
28
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
1
Reported Crashes
4
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths