2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx. Newest first.
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 (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic…
Risk and remedy
Risk
These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
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 in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake IS applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. the safety recall IS expected to begin during october 31, 2011. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Harley-davidson IS recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. the front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. this condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front…
Risk and remedy
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Remedy
Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. this repair will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 11, 2009. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Owner complaints
29 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes
The anti-lock braking system has been defective. A little over a year ago I took the motorcycle to Biggs Harley in San Marcos, CA to address the cause of the ABS light coming on intermittently. They said they fixed it. Shortly after leaving the dealer the ABS light came on again intermittently.…
The anti-lock braking system has been defective. A little over a year ago I took the motorcycle to Biggs Harley in San Marcos, CA to address the cause of the ABS light coming on intermittently. They said they fixed it. Shortly after leaving the dealer the ABS light came on again intermittently. It is now back at the dealer for the same problem they said they had fixed last year. Now they're telling me that the ABS module needs to be replaced. There have been numerous complaints about the ABS system on these motorcycles. The only recall has been to take the bike in for a brake fluid flush years ago. Obviously the ABS module on these motorcycles is a common problem and it is a safety issue as a defective ABS module will cause the brakes to not operate properly. This repair is going to cost me $800. The first "repair" which did not fix the problem cost me $421.
- Tires
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 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 contact continued riding; the failure occurred again while attempting to merge onto a highway. The contact pulled off to the shoulder and had the motorcycle towed to the residence. The dealer where the tire was purchased was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer and left a voicemail. The contact had not yet received a response from the manufacturer. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000. The tire failure mileage was 250.
- 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 damage they caused. They want me to sign a statement that I know I am leaving their shop without antilock brakes.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
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…
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 failure online and found a failure related to the ABS module. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer and was awaiting appointment. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that a year ago NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was serviced on the motorcycle. The contact believed that the failure was related to the recall. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
- Vehicle speed control
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…
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 throttle system". the contact sustained 9 fractured ribs, fractured collar bone, road rash and three quarts of blood was extracted from the contacts lungs. Medical attention was sought and a police report was filed. The police report deemed that the incident was a malfunction of the motorcycle. The motorcycle was classified as a salvaged total by the contact's insurance. The contact called liver more harley davidson 7576 southfront rd, livermore, ca 94551 (925) 606-0100 where the dealer offered to buy the motorcycle back. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 20,926. the vin was not available.
- Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 one of the two cylinders. This poses very serious and immediate risk of death to the rider as the bike suddenly without warning or brake lights drops in speed very quickly on a highway resulting in possibly getting rear-ended by a vehicle, or getting run over trying to cross lanes of traffic, or going sideways if in the middle of a curve; in the case of a mountain road, this could mean falling to one's death. All of this could be prevented by HD replacing the existing wiring harness(es) with a slightly longer ones so the extreme angle of the wire input doesn't put stress on the pins, and the bike continues to operate normally. Also, changing the programming so that the bike can go above 15mph if "limp mode" IS required for some reason would likely prevent someone from being killed. it was terrifying to have an 18-wheeler barreling down on my from behind because the bike went from 75mph to 40mph in less than 2 seconds. I honestly thought I was going to die a terrible death. Fortunately this driver saw my frantic waving of the hands. Had this happened at night, I'D be dead.
- Service brakes
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…
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 rd, farmington hills, mi 48335) where the technician stated that the failure was not a known issue. The technician diagnosed and replaced the control body. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but there was no follow-up. The failure mileage was 17,262.
- Service brakes
Anti lock brakes front and rear, hard pedal top and bottom. Vehicle does not stop.
- Service brakes
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…
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 traffic was coming and I was able to turn the motorcycle back around and back into the garage. this issue was fixed by the dealer by replacing the antilock brake system module (ABS hcu, service touring part number 48343-09)
- Power train
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 pictures if needed
- Service brakes
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…
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 the front brake. Before starting the motorcycle the front brake was fine but after the motorcycle was started the front brake lever will not move. I turned the motorcycle off and push it back into the garage and a month later the front brake level still will not move. The motorcycle had received its 20,000 service only about four months prior to the front brake problem.
- Service brakes
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 have been an accident.
- Electronic stability control (esc) · Fuel/propulsion system
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 before someone dies its vary dangers .
- Electrical system
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 installed. I spent $450 fixing a known problem with a wide range of the most popular HD motorcycles.
- Engine · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 and the induction module kit needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 23,569. updated 11/09/15*lj *cn
- Electrical system · Engine · Fuel/propulsion system
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…
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 shoulder on the right. Traffic was heavy and I was fortunate not to be hit when I had no throttle control. I called a friend and he came about an hour later and towed me home. I feel that I was lucky not to have been hurt or killed in this incident.
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
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 being run over. *tr
- Power train
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…
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 bearing failure with very low mileage. Checked other postings and forums on internet (harley sites) and found many complaints about low mileage bearing failures, both front and rear. Appears dealerships and manufacturer just give idiotic excuses instead of standing behind this problem, such as don't ride in the rain. They test their motorcycles in intense water testing procedures for crying out loud attempting to find any defects or produce some type of failure. They apparently will not issue any recall or generate service bulletins concerning a very dangerous situation. I along with many others are put at grave risk due to faulty bearings being supplied to harley davidson and installed. They have a responsibility and obligation to protect the motoring public and their first priority should be in manufacturing and selling a safe product. This needs at the least to be investigated or looked into by your agency or department. Don't just take my word on this, look at all of the responses to this same problem over and over again. This IS not an isolated event or problem. *tr
- Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
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.…
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. They seemed very familiar with this issue and said to bring it in and they would give me a cost to fix. This seems to me to be a severe safety issue that should be on a manufactures recall. What if I were trying to get on the interstate and lost the ability to merge . *tr
- Electrical system
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(power) and had to swearve to avoid being hit by on coming traffic.
- Electrical system
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…
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 situations, you have plenty of time to have a safe distance to clear the intersection. when engine goes into idle you're basically without the ability to move off the road safely without potential for collision. the latest situation occurred on 7/3/2013 while I was passing a vehicle and accelerating to 70 mph, with a passenger on the bike. the engine lost power and went into idle at 2000 rpm without the ability to decelerate or accelerate. I was trapped abreast of the vehicle I was passing - if oncoming traffic was in close proximity, I could have lost any ability to take actions to get back into my proper lane of traffic to avoid a conflict. *tr
- Electrical system · Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
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…
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 order to reset the electronic throttle. sometimes it works, other times it does not. it also happened various times when motorcycle was in motion at speeds of 45 mph almost causing me to get struck on highway from behind by another vehicle. motorcycle has also stopped working while riding causing me to have to push motorcycle home or attempt to repair it to no avail. I brought motorcycle in to harley davidson for repair at adamic harley davidson, jacksonville florida. they stated they fixed it motorcycle began to do the same thing after approximately 75 miles, now motorcycle will idle but there in no throttle response at all. work order number:661593, date of service 7/25/12. upon further investigation I see this affects many 2009 harley davidson motorcycles, specifically flhx models and at least one fatal accident has occurred because of it. it has become a safety issue for me and I want others to be aware of the problem. I searched further on the internet to find a memorandum issued by harley davidson to see that this does effect 2009 harley davidson with the electronic throttle, also known as the fly by wire throttle system. they stated that it normally happens around 8,000 miles and it IS caused by corrosion on the pins of the module that controls the electronic throttle. harley davidson's remedy to this problem IS to clean or replace the pins in the module and coat with electro-grease. if it happens again repeat process. at this time my motorcycle will not run and IS not usable. *tr
- Steering · Wheels
Wheel bearings on the front wheel started to seize up and was wobbling. *tr
- Steering · Wheels
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…
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 cover open and I could see the ball bearings. I parked the bike until I could get my trailer and take it to the service department at HD. I was told by the HD rep that they had not had any problems with bearings wearing out with my model but what I have read online IS that there have been many failures with the new style bearings, (9276a). I have had my bike serviced at HD since she was brand new and I don't feel like they have checked these bearings within the guidelines of my maintenance guidelines. I feel my safety as well as my passengers have been compermised by this neglect of not checking until something fails.
- Electrical system
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…
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 the check engine light was on and I glanced in my right rear view mirror and there was a tractor trailer grill close. there was no shoulder on the left and I felt our lives threatened all I could do was motion with my hand my intentions of moving right to where there was safety away from traffic. the following codes I retrieved from my motor cycle: p1511 throttle actuator control power management mode, p2135 tps correlation error, p2176 tac close position not learned my motor cycle IS bone stock and she has been serviced by harley all records and service are current. I drive my motor cycle daily weather permitting and I believe harley has been aware of this type failure since 2008 by the following links, http://www.scribd.com/doc/55139820/2008-later-touring-tt418-1 tt418: dtcs p2135 and p2101 theory and diagnostics november 3, 2009 the following link will show that the connecting pins have been known to fail since early 2008 but are only replaced when the problem arises not before placing the driver and passenger in danger of loosing their lives. http://www.box.com/shared/ey21a590d6 the failed components box above will not take any info that I type into it, so I placed them into this box. everyone that drives a motor cycle with this throttle by wire pin configuration should be notified by HD and have this issue resolved before their lives are placed in jeopardy by this type of failure. *js *tr
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation in July 2016 based on forty-three (43) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ).During the course of this investigation ODI received a total of 145 VOQs related to the alleged defect on the subject motorcycles.Owners allege they experience a sudden and…
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation in July 2016 based on forty-three (43) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ).During the course of this investigation ODI received a total of 145 VOQs related to the alleged defect on the subject motorcycles.Owners allege they experience a sudden and complete loss of brakes on one or both wheels.To better understand the cause of the braking issue on the subject motorcycles, ODI requested NHTSA's Vehicle Research and Test Center (VRTC) conduct inspections and testing of affected vehicle braking systems.Through its work, VRTC determined that deposits were forming on the valves in the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) of the Antilock Braking System (ABS). These deposits could prevent the proper function of the HCU and render the brakes ineffective.To understand why deposits were forming in the HCU, Harley Davidson completed an analysis of the Dow 460 brake fluid used as original equipment on the subject motorcycles and determined that it had stability issues if left in the brake system for an extended period of time.Harley Davidson found that if a brake fluid flush was not conducted as outlined in the owner?s manual for the motorcycles, and was left in the system for a period of time beyond their recommendation; deposits could form in the HCU.Through further testing, Harley Davidson identified an alternate, commercially available, brake fluid that did not have the same stability issues as the original fluid and could stop the proliferation of any current brake system deposits.ODI sent Information Request (IR) letters to Harley Davidson and Dow Chemical (the supplier of the brake fluid on the subject motorcycles) to collect information about the subject bikes and the alleged defect.Harley Davidson responded in full on Sept 30, 2016 and Dow responded with a confidential submission on October 25, 2017.ODI analyzed the information contained in both IR responses and concluded that motorcycles manufactured during Model Years (MY) 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 were failing at a rate greater than their peers.Based on this analysis and the brake fluid study conducted by Harley Davidson, a group of motorcycles was identified that were potentially affected by the instability of the original brake fluid.2008 marked the introduction of ABS on Harley Davidson motorcycles and a change in the Dow 460 brake fluid used in the 2012 MY vehicles provided the bases for the scope of the affected population.With recall action 18V-076 taken by Harley Davidson this investigation is closed as further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at: https://www.nhtsa.gov/ using the complaint identification numbers attached to this resume.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11008736SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
- 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
- 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
- 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
- 10254115SERVICE 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, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Models Affected: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248401GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and international applications.
- 10248398SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware. Note: Resubmission is a correction to Selected Products Section of Transaction ID 24MC44619, NHTSA ID 10248397. Models Affected by M1612 to include only: 2006-2017 Twin Cams: Dyna models 2007-2016 Twin Cams: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2007-2017 Twin Cams: Softail models 2017-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: CVO, Police, Touring and Trike models 2018-2024 Milwaukee-Eight: Softail models
- 10248397SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and Milwaukee-Eight gear packs on CVO, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models ordered after December 04, 2023 will not come with the shift drum, forks, shafts and related hardware.
- 10193480The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
- 10179446GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, shortblocks should be ordered where applicable.
- 10176926TECHNICAL TIP BULLETIN TT413: 2009 - 2020 TOURING REAR FORK RUSTY WATER LEAKAGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Some 2009 - 2020 Touring, Touring CVO, Touring Police models exhibit drainage of rusty water from the rear fork (where the debris deflector mounts), which has raised customer concern. Updated Model Years. NOTE: This is a cosmetic concern and not an indication of an internal issue.
- 10139399TECH 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-Eight crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight range. This optimizes performance and maintains low mechanical noise in operation. The connecting rod bore can also distort slightly in operation due to stress relaxation. As a result, bearing clearance decreases due to the contact zone broadening and the load being distributed over more rollers. The combination of a bore being slightly out of round and reduced bearing clearance can result in varying degrees of resistance through the range of motion. Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.
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