| Issue ID | 1445610 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11071704 |
| Manufacurer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Brand | HARLEY-DAVIDSON |
| Model | FLHTCU |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/01/17 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flhtcu. Upon acceleration and attempting to apply the brake pedal, the rear brake pedal became stuck several times and failed to engage, causing catastrophic failure. The dealer (gateway harley-davidson, 3600 lemay ferry rd, st louis, mo 63125, (314) 845-9900) diagnosed that the abs control module needed to be replaced. The part was replaced. The contact was informed that the maintenance schedule was not followed regarding replacing the fluid for the brakes and that the solution was a brake flush at no charge. The contact was uncertain if the dealer would provide a permanent solution. The motorcycle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact no longer owned the motorcycle and still had the part that was replaced. The failure mileage was not available. *tt |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 36000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ST LOUIS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1HD1FC4179YXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 5 |
| 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 | MASTER CARS INC. |
| Dealer's telephone number | 618-931-1245 |
| Dealer's city | GRANITE CITY |
| Dealer's state code | IL |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 62040 |