The 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 362,326 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Consequence
THE EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE SWITCH TO NOT ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP OR ACTIVATE THE BRAKE LAMP WHEN NO BRAKE IS APPLIED AND/OR CAUSE A BRAKE FLUID LEAK AT THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH, AFFECTING REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE. EITHER CONDITION MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 TOURING FAMILY MOTORCYCLES, INCLUDING CVO TOURING AND TRIKE PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2009. THE FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTS MAY DISTORT IN REACTION TO SEVERE FRAME DAMAGE FROM A FRONTAL COLLISION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE A…
Consequence
A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LEFT AND RIGHT BRACE, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE FRONT MOUNT DISTORTION DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. THIS REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
2injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2
1injuries
ENGINE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
1injuries
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“One of the bolts holding the floorboard sheared off causing it to collapse. This happened when I placed my weight on the floorboard. If this had occurred when driving at speed (30 to 70 mph) I would have sustained serious injury or resulted in my death. I have researched this and discovered this…”
“Vehicle engine and exhaust produces excessive heat which I burned my pants on and the heat is overwhelming . I talked to hd and they will not admit there is a problem and want to brush it under the rug. Please help this is a major incident burn just waiting to happen. *tr”
“Excessive heat from exhaust system causes severe burns to underside of right thigh, knee and calf. Painful blistering of the skin in many places on rider's right leg from heat, (not from contact with heated or hot components) while wearing long jeans or other riding gear. Burns are severe, which…”
“The motorcycle has run very hot from the day I bought it 5/10/2011. Every time I had service, I complained about the heat from the pipes. I stopped at a hd dealer in alexandria, la on 9/17/2010, and asked them to check the bike. I was told at installation the pipes had been installed with no remap…”
“Extreme high heat from the exhaust system, causing burns to rider and passenger right legs.”
“I was in a accident do to the brakes on my 2010 harley trike not being able to stop. On 6-5-10 I rear ended a ford explorer at 50 mph. After locking up the front brakes, the rear brakes didn't lock up or help stop much at all. I complained about them squealing, and them not able to stop like they…”
“I have a harley davidson tri glide ultra classic that while my wife and I were riding, the left side suddenly a had a tremendous drag I believed caused by the reverse coming on while going down the road at around 55 miles per hour. We were thrown into the on coming traffic just missing a pickup…”
“Excessive heat coming from the exhaust burns leg when riding even though I'm riding with jeans on. *tr”
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…
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