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2008 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	689024
Internal NHTSA #	10238995
Manufacurer	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model	FLHTCU
Model Year	2008
File date	22/05/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	The throttle control on the motorcycle is a "throttle by wire" type of control and the idle position does not remain constant. One time the motor will idle at 1050 rpm's and the next time it will idle at 1400 rpm's. Also while driving the motorcycle the idle point will increase and you can end up with the "idle point" at 1800 rpm's when it should be setting at 1050rpm's. Harley davidson has not taken any action to address this high idle condition and it puts the driver and passenger in danger of a accident.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	250
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	CHATSWORTH, GA
VIN pattern	1HD1FC4138YXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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2008 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Harley Davidson FLHTCU Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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