The 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 425,393 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 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 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.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
8
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
1fires
ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson fltrx equipped with kenda tires, tire line: cataclysm, tire size: 130/70/r18, dot number: 1k32p. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, he felt vibrations in the handle bars. The contact drove to his residence. The contact stated he noticed tread…”
“The red security light appeared on the screen and a code of b1154 was logged in the system, after they the bike would not start while in gear. It has to be in neutral to start.”
“The red security light appeared on the screen and a code of b1154 was logged in the system, after they the bike would not start while in gear. It has to be in neutral to start.”
“It is very nice that hd is doing a "voluntary" recall. They are not addressing the problem, which is the electronics module has cold-solder joints on the anti-lock solenoids. It is not due to the lack of maintenance of the brake fluid. I had a five year warranty on my 2010 fltrx and they did all…”
“Harley sent out notice to flush the abs brake system which I did, but couldn't bleed the system,so I took it to my dealer in waco. They told me the system had failed and it would cost $755.49 to replace the valve. I have discovered through online forums that harley's are having this problem. Abs…”
“Supplement to nhtsa report 11035954. I am having my anti-lock brake system replaced. I have taken the old system apart do to claims from the manufacturer issues related to service intervals, not manufacturer defects. After removing the top of the abs module 40601-08a, three cold-solder joints were…”
“Front brake lever became hard (not movable) during highway riding. Only noticed it because a car pulled out in front of me. Fortunately I always use front and rear brake when stopping or slowing. A rider with less experience certainly could have had a serious accident. After searching for possible…”
“I started my motorcycle and proceeded down the city street. When I approached a stop sign my front brake failed. Brake handle was stiff(hard) with no movement. I was able to brake with the rear brake. I almost got hit at the intersection. I kept having this problem so I brought it to a mechanic.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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