2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
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
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…
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 have not seen that problem before. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 5,000. updated 01/29/13*lj the consumer stated it IS ibvious that harley davidson found that they ahd a problem the attchment and made the correction by adding another rivet to the bracket on their new models of fxdc motorcycles. There a three rivets instead of two. Updated 1/30/2013 *js
- Electrical system · Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch · Service brakes
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…
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 rear brake function. After looking on the internet for a replacement, not only did I find a recall concerning the same problem (nhtsa campaign ID #11v506000) for harley-davidson touring and trike models; but I found several forum posts where harley-davidson fxd owners were having the same problem. My own local dealership has replaced 2 within the last year. Although the switch on the fxd models has a different part number, it IS very similar to the ones on the touring and trike models. It has the same problem as it IS located too close to the rear exhaust mufflers. By my understanding, the heat radiating from the mufflers IS heating the switch to the point that the switch's inner pressure diaphram ruptures. I contacted my local harley-davidson dealership to see if they would honor the recall on my model, but they would not. Harley-davidson does have a new version of this switch (72026-08[a]) for my model. But due to the danger and severity of this problem, I am trying to find an aftermarket version that will be less likely to fail. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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…
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 advised the failure potentially was due to driver error and they would send an investigator to further assess the failure. The investigator was unable to locate any failures and deemed the vehicle as safe to drive. The next day, after driving the vehicle for approximately two hours, he received a call from the manufacturer warning him not to operate the vehicle due to the failure. The manufacturer admitted there was a defect within the vehicle and the vehicle as taken to the dealer. The vehicle was left in the dealer's possession where the contact was awaiting unknown repairs. The failure mileage was 1,100 and current mileage was 1,400.
- Seats › Motorcycle
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
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
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 problem. Thanks *tr updated 04/21/09.*jb
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.
- 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
- 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.
- 10188344SERVICE 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 fitment issue between the female threads in the gas tank fill neck and the male threads on the gas cap. This condition may affect the ability of the gas tank and cap assembly to properly seal to perform in compliance with EPA regulations, specifically 40 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 1051.110, governing permeation.
- 10164794SERVICE 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 Sportster platforms. This running change is starting May 22, 2019. Service parts for Dyna tanks and fuel caps are also covered by this bulletin. The running change is to the thread pitch in the fuel cap and in the fuel cup. The running change will affect OE (Original equipment) and P&A (Parts and Accessories) parts. All new fuel tanks and caps are retrofittable to previous years. Fuel caps from previous years will not fit on a new fuel tank.
- 10147404SERVICE 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 clarify the amount of fluid to be added to the transmission during PDI. Additionally, this removes Sidecar from applicability.
- 10032652Harley 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 and softail (fxd, fxdc, fxdl, fxdwg, fxdb, fxdf, fxdse, fxdse, fxst, fsxtb, fxstc, fxstd, fxcw, fxcwc, flst, flstc, flstf, flstn, flstsb, flstsc, fxstsse and fxstsse); 2009 dyna and softail (flst, flstc, flstf, flstn, flstsb, fxcw, fxcwc, fxst, fxstb, fxstc, fxd, fxdb, fxdc, fxdf, and fxdl).
- 10032371Harley 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 part no. 47318-98, that may have been made with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended.
- 10030773Harley 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 (hd-48985) when checking spoke tension.
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