The 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,634 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STRUCTURE08V6590002008-12-153,285 affected
Defect
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 3,285 MY 2009 FXD, FXDF, FXDC, FXDL, AND FXDB MOTORCYCLES. THE JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A DEFECTIVE WELD THAT MAY ALLOW THE JIFFY STAND ASSEMBLY TO NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ORIGINAL JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR AND REPLACE IT WITH A NEW SPRING ANCHOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 349 MY 2009 FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PART NO. 27389-04A, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE ULTRASONIC WELD ON THE ANTI-SLOSH VALVE.
Consequence
IF THE VALVE SEPARATES AND THE BIKE IS TIPPED OVER, IT MAY LEAK FUEL. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT DECEMBER 8, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
Total complaints9
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Recall #0613 repaired by red rock harley davidson nevada california dmv states I need a certificate . I sent them a letter from hd and the invoice of the recall correction . They will not issue me a new registration and I lost 6 months of driving time”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson fxdc. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact stated that while he drove the head lights vibrated and the rivets were not holding the light in place properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they…”
“The rear brake light switch / banjo bolt (pn: 72026-08) failed on my 2009 harley-davidson superglide custom (fxdc) causing the rear brake lights to stay on which ended up burning and melting the rear brake light lens covers. The switch also started leaking brake fluid out its end causing me to…”
“The rear brake light switch / banjo bolt (pn: 72026-08) failed on my 2009 harley-davidson superglide custom (fxdc) causing the rear brake lights to stay on which ended up burning and melting the rear brake light lens covers. The switch also started leaking brake fluid out its end causing me to…”
“The rear brake light switch / banjo bolt (pn: 72026-08) failed on my 2009 harley-davidson superglide custom (fxdc) causing the rear brake lights to stay on which ended up burning and melting the rear brake light lens covers. The switch also started leaking brake fluid out its end causing me to…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 harley davidson ultra screaming eagle fl ht cuse5 motorcycle. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the vehicle would stall without warning. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure yet the spark plugs were replaced at that time. The manufacturer…”
“2009 harley davidson road glide cvo. Seat is too short for the new extended frame. While riding motorcycle around 60mph, the front of the seat became disconnected causing a major safety issue as the seat is then able to slide. *tr”
“My new harley davidson superglide custom lost its kick stand with my wife on the back doing 55 down the road!this was very dangerous! *tr”
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 Fxdc as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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