| Issue ID | 1311568 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10898031 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 22/08/16 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving down a busy hwy when ii went to apply brakes the front brake handle would not work. Wouldn't compress. . Just missed the car in front of me and was lucky enough to get off the road and slow the bike down before i came to a drainage ditch. This is insanity. No warning no mechanical take over. I wonder how many people have been hurt or maybe killed because of this. This is not normak . Where is consumer protection? Where is customer awareness or customer notification. Maybe next time i won't be so lucky. Having it towed to treasur coast tomorow. Disappointed in harley |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | JUPITER, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4119YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 35 |
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