| Issue ID | 1284759 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10870040 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 19/05/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson flhtcu motorcycle. While driving approximately 20 mph and utilizing a hand brake and foot brake to stop, the brakes malfunctioned. The motorcycle rode into an intersection. Upon inspection, it was determined that the brakes were completely non-functional. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs module was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 36,584. Updated 08/02/16*lj according to the invoice, the brake pedal and lever were hard and the bike would not stop. The technician replaced the abs electronic controller and hydraulic clutch unit. Also, the brake master cylinder was leaking. Updated 08/15/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36584 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MASSILLON, OH |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4408YXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/04/16 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 20 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | CARLTON HARLEY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 330-274-3141 |
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| Dealer's state code | |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 44255 |