2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
2 recalls, 3 complaints - 17 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
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Nov 13, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDF MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT VEERED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WOBBLED. ON ANOTHER OCCASION, WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE REAR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Nov 1, 2011
COMPENSATOR IS KNOWN TO BEGIN FAILING AND MAKING A HORRENDOUS GRINDING NOISE WHICH PREVENTS THE ENGINE FROM TURNING OVER. HARLEY IS FULLY AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND CHARGES FULL PRICE TO UPGRADE TO THE MORE SUITABLE SCREAMING EAGLE COMPENSATOR. THIS PIECE IS DESIGNED TO FAIL AND MAKE MONEY FOR THE COMPA... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 23, 2011
Incident date: Oct 15, 2009
I HAVE OWNED A HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD SINCE 2009 AND EVER SINCE I RECEIVED THE MOTORCYCLE THE FUEL GAUGE CONSTANTLY OVER AND UNDER ESTIMATES THE FUEL IN THE TANK. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS EVER TRULY AN ISSUE WAS WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND AFTER 50 MILES THE GAUGE SAID EMPTY. I HAD JUST F... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF
17 manufacturer communications from 6 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 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
| 169100 STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND | 1 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 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
1HDM5V2A05
Apr 27, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee
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 FXDF - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDF across all model years (2009, 2010).
3
Total Recalls
15
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths