| Issue ID | 872827 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10416580 |
| Manufacurer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLTR |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 14/03/11 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 fltr harley-davidson road glide twice went to forced idle mode while operating. Dtc codes p1511 and p2135 were set. Harley has issued tt 418 nov 3, 2009, to address this widespread problem on throttle by wire bikes 2008 - 2011. Dealer compliance on tt 418 weak. Bike cutting off in traffic is obvious safety hazard. Recall is needed to replace poorly designed electrical connector on tca (throttle control actuator). *kb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLLIERVILLE, TN |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FS4188YXXXXXX |
| 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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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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