2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu service brakes problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu — 50% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While riding my 2009 ultra classic cvc Harley davidson motorcycle the front brake level became stiff and eventually did not compress, no front brakes, while attempting to stop. The rear brake still operated normally. In an emergency, this could cause serious injury or death with front brake failing…”
filed Mar 17, 2026
“ABS Module failure. Brake pedal solid when depressed with no brakes available. I will request the bad module from the dealer. No brakes is an extremely dangerous condition. The motorcycle is in a Harley Davidson getting the module replaced. This catastrophic failure happened with no warnings or…”
filed Jun 5, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not…Campaign 18V076000 · Jan 29, 2018
Service Brakes problems in other Flhtcu years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Flhtcu | 9 | 29% |
| 2008 Flhtcu | 30 | 37% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.