2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ENGINE
2
1injuries
POWER TRAIN
2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
1fires1injuries
STEERING
1
1fires1injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
WHEELS
1
1fires1injuries
Total complaints11

What owners report

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

“This is the third time when accelerating in traffic the throttle response and engine power shifts into limp home mode. Unable to maintain a safe speed and required rapid response to clear the road and get to the shoulder.”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2015-06-26

“This is the third time when accelerating in traffic the throttle response and engine power shifts into limp home mode. Unable to maintain a safe speed and required rapid response to clear the road and get to the shoulder.”

ENGINE · reported 2015-06-26

“This is the third time when accelerating in traffic the throttle response and engine power shifts into limp home mode. Unable to maintain a safe speed and required rapid response to clear the road and get to the shoulder.”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-06-26

“When starting hot the compensator makes a loud grinding noise. This is a known issue from reading the harley forums. Check the harley site and there was no recall. *tr”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2014-09-01

“I was driving west on interstate 80 near davis, ca in the number one lane. It was very heavy sunday afternoon traffic. Suddenly, without warning, I lost my throttle function and the motor seemed to quit running. I was barely able the maneuver three lanes over to the shoulder just avoiding an…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2013-10-27

“I was driving west on interstate 80 near davis, ca in the number one lane. It was very heavy sunday afternoon traffic. Suddenly, without warning, I lost my throttle function and the motor seemed to quit running. I was barely able the maneuver three lanes over to the shoulder just avoiding an…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2013-10-27

“After a nice hour long ride, entering the highway (rt1 saugus) coming to a stop at the on ramp I applied pressure to both my front and rear brakes. My right foot pushed the brake to the floor and caused me to throttle onto the highway. My rear tire started to spin out compared to being on ice. I…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2013-08-16

“After a nice hour long ride, entering the highway (rt1 saugus) coming to a stop at the on ramp I applied pressure to both my front and rear brakes. My right foot pushed the brake to the floor and caused me to throttle onto the highway. My rear tire started to spin out compared to being on ice. I…”

STEERING · reported 2013-08-16
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 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.