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2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 222,215 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1crashes1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
1crashes1injuries
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
1crashes1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES
2
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
SUSPENSION
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
1
Total complaints17

What owners report

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

“My complaint is with the recall on the abs brakes on 2008 hd flhr road king I towed my motorcycle to tucson harley because the back brake wouldn't work they told me due to maintenance the abs module is bad $800.00 parts alone I just bought this bike in dec used I haven't put 50 miles no way to…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-02-08

“Sudden and complete loss of rear brake; pedal goes to the maximum limit without resistance. *tr”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2014-08-22

“Front wheel locked up at 40 mph and threw me off the motorcycle. We believe the cause to be a defective front wheel bearing. *tr”

WHEELS · reported 2014-04-06

“I was traveling on a surface road at approx. 50mph. As I approached the intersection of euclid and lambert the light started to change. I rolled onto the throttle to clear the intersection safely. As I cleared the intersection I rolled off the throttle at which point the throttle went to the wide…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-11-30

“I was traveling on a surface road at approx. 50mph. As I approached the intersection of euclid and lambert the light started to change. I rolled onto the throttle to clear the intersection safely. As I cleared the intersection I rolled off the throttle at which point the throttle went to the wide…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-11-30

“I was traveling on a surface road at approx. 50mph. As I approached the intersection of euclid and lambert the light started to change. I rolled onto the throttle to clear the intersection safely. As I cleared the intersection I rolled off the throttle at which point the throttle went to the wide…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2013-11-30

“Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson road king flhr motorcycle. The contact stated that before starting the vehicle, he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2013-08-19

“Stock compensator failed at 12300 miles. Hd suggests replacing with upgraded screaming eagle compensator. High speed failure could result in serious bodily injury. *tr”

ENGINE · reported 2013-05-01

Defect investigations

Investigation PE08043 Opened 2008-07-17 · closed 2008-08-08

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE BEING…

Investigation PE08043 Opened 2008-07-17 · closed 2008-08-08

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE BEING…

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 Flhr as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.