| Issue ID | 1297898 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884058 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/06/15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flhtcu electra glide ultra motorcycle. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brakes failed to engage without warning. The contact put his feet down and slowed to a halt. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the abs block failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not assist because there was no recall. The failure mileage was 17,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOBILE, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4199YXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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 | 55 |
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