2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb recalls and problems

The 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb has 2 recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2009 compares

Highest

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 8 Fxdb model years — the most of any year.

2recalls

17complaints

2crashes

0fires

2injuries

6,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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2 recalls

Structure

Dec 15, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V659000 · 3,285 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy & notes

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 recall no. 0137.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Fuel System

Nov 26, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V625000 · 349 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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 & notes

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.

Harley-Davidson recall no. 0136.customers May contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Vehicle Speed Control1

Wheels1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2009 vs. other Harley-Davidson Fxdb years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2009. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb, the latest from Dec 15, 2008 (structure). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (4), fuel system (3), service brakes (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.