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2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 222,215 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 18V076000 2018-01-29 174,636 affected
Defect

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI)…

Consequence

These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 08V357000 2008-07-30 47,579 affected
Defect

HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 47,579 MY 2008 FLHP, FLHPE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP, FLHX, AND FLTR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CRACKING OF THE FUEL FILTER SHELL LEADING TO LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE. THIS LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE CAN CAUSE DIMINISHED PERFORMANCE AND,…

Consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER SHELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“After recent brake fluid recall and a few days of riding, on my way home at a stop the front brake lever didn't release as usual. At the next stop the brakes wouldn't fully disengage, this made it so the bike could barely move under its own power. The front brakes are locked up and will not allow…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-05-11

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson flhp street glide. While driving 15 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the hand brakes to stop the motorcycle. The brakes failed and the motorcycle crashed into a building. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2016-06-30

“I purchased this motorcycle on 1/17/2014. On 1/18/2014 I took this vehicle for a ride. The front brakes operated but had very little deflection or movement from the brake lever. The front brake lever was extremely hard to pull. I contacted the dealer and was told that this was normal. I continued…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-02-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 2008 spencer bowman customs high roller chopper ht motorcycle (na). While driving less than 30 mph, the frame fractured on the vehicle. No repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were less than 1,200. Updated 05/05/09”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2009-03-28

“I am in receipt of a recall notice from harley davidson motorcycle company regarding a potentially defective fuel filter housing, the failure of which "could lead to a crash which would cause injury or death to the rider." in contacting the servicing dealer, I am informed they do not have parts…”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · reported 2008-07-31

Defect investigations

Investigation PE16009 Opened 2016-07-06 · closed 2018-04-23

Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this investigation in July 2016 based on forty-three (43) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQ).During the course of this investigation ODI received a total of 145 VOQs related to the alleged defect on the subject motorcycles.Owners allege they experience a sudden and…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.