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2009 Harley Davidson FXDC Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	927894
Internal NHTSA #	10464242
Manufacurer	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Brand	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model	FXDC
Model Year	2009
File date	04/07/12
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	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.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	10733
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	SUNSET BEACH, NC
VIN pattern	1HD1GV4139KXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2009 Harley Davidson FXDC Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2009 Harley Davidson FXDC Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Switch Problems, Complaints and Defects

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