The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcuse3 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 222,215 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V0760002018-01-29174,636 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.
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
POWER TRAIN
3
1fires
SERVICE BRAKES
3
1crashes
ENGINE
2
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1
SUSPENSION
1
1crashes
TIRES
1
WHEELS
1
1crashes
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Brake failure on multiple instances, luckily no serious injury, bike did fall and ankle was sprained. Abs failure light has come on/off now on permanent. Brought it to local dealer on two occasions both times I waited over 1.5 hours beyond appointment time and bike was not touched, had to leave.…”
“I have a 2008 harley electra glide.rear brakes do not work.pedal is solid.this is a common problem with abs module. I contacted harley they told me it would be 1200 dollars to fix the problem.there is no warning when this will happen. It is very unsafe and posibly deadly! I was on roadway when it…”
“During a panic stop caused by automobile pulling out in front of me my rear brake pedal went to its down stop. I was able to avoid an accident due to the front brake remaining functional. There was no fluid loss in the rear brake system leading to the educated (I'm an active faa airframe and…”
“While riding I lost clutch control, throttle shifted to neutral, pulled over in safe spot and let bike cool (90+ degree day). After cooling I had enough clutch control to get to my destination.”
“2008 harley davidson ultra classic cvo - closed and sealed front axel bearings of motorcycle sized in motion causing $1,600.00 worth of damage to said motorcycle (according to harley davidson folsom). With no warning at only 12,000 miles. I cannot emphasize how bad (in terms of injury) this would…”
“2008 harley davidson ultra classic cvo - closed and sealed front axel bearings of motorcycle sized in motion causing $1,600.00 worth of damage to said motorcycle (according to harley davidson folsom). With no warning at only 12,000 miles. I cannot emphasize how bad (in terms of injury) this would…”
“On march 2, 2013 while driving my bike, the throttle control disappeared and the bike went into limp mode. The dealership repaired it, then on july 7, 2013 it started acting up and I took it back to the dealership. They could not find any problems, the on october 3, 2013 while driving to las vegas…”
“On march 2, 2013 while driving my bike, the throttle control disappeared and the bike went into limp mode. The dealership repaired it, then on july 7, 2013 it started acting up and I took it back to the dealership. They could not find any problems, the on october 3, 2013 while driving to las vegas…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE16009 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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
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