The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 222,215 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. 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
SERVICE BRAKES
9
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5
ENGINE
4
POWER TRAIN
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
WHEELS
2
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
Total complaints42
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“After harley davidson performed the recall, the brakes are now lock up due to deposits in brake hydraulic control unit making the motorcycle unsafe to ride. They are stating this is not part of the recall, in the first paragraph of the recall it states that that is the problem that happens from…”
“I hit my brakes and I felt the abs system kick in and after I let off the brakes the next time I attempted to use the rear brake the pedal was extremely hard to push and I had no braking power on the rear of the motorcycle.”
“Motorcycle goes in to limp mode . No throttle response”
“Abs module failed causing loss of all brakes on motorcycle. Brakes were working. Brought cycle to harley dealer for brake fluid flush as part of recall. Upon mechanic using digitech to perform service it caused abs module to fail. Because of failure motorcycle was left with zero brakes. Had to pay…”
“Abs module failed causing loss of all brakes on motorcycle. Brakes were working. Brought cycle to harley dealer for brake fluid flush as part of recall. Upon mechanic using digitech to perform service it caused abs module to fail. Because of failure motorcycle was left with zero brakes. Had to pay…”
“While riding on the freeway at 65 mph the check engine light came on and the bike went into a 'limp' mode all of a sudden and would not go over 15-20 mph. Had to cut across traffic without getting hit to get to the side of the road. Turned off bike and it reset was able to make it home. Researched…”
“While riding on the freeway at 65 mph the check engine light came on and the bike went into a 'limp' mode all of a sudden and would not go over 15-20 mph. Had to cut across traffic without getting hit to get to the side of the road. Turned off bike and it reset was able to make it home. Researched…”
“When riding the throttle goes into limp mode. On the freeway while changing lanes lost my throttle in front of cars going 75 mph this is very dangerous!”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE08043 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…
InvestigationPE08043 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…
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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