2010 Harley-Davidson Fltrx: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Feb 5, 2018 · Brakes · 102,000 miles · TX

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 failure can cause injury or death. Harley needs to recall the system.

Filed Oct 27, 2017 · Brakes · FL

Supplement to the federal safety agency 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 discovered on the circuit board to brake solenoid connections. This has been a problem with many automobile ABS systems also, however, on a this motorcycle it causes a complete loss of brakes, not just a loss of anti-lock service. And, it doesn't trigger an ABS service light, there is zero indication when this problem occurs. If I had the money I would take a few dozen ABS units from random dealerships and check them for cold-solder conditions. But, I don't have that kind of money and it needs to be checked.

Filed May 23, 2017 · Brakes · 17,000 miles · LA

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. Mechanic tells me the ABS module has gone bad and needs to be replaced. The part is about $500.00. He tells me this problem has been going on for some time with other bikes and is pretty common. Front brake works once in a while when the engine is hot but fails when engine is cool.

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Brakes · 33,500 miles · TN

Complete rear brake failure, no warning. Stop-and-go rush hour traffic on the interstate. I was going about 30 MPH and traffic ahead was slowing. I pressed the rear brake pedal and it was stuck... Would not move. Absolutely no rear brakes at all. Luckily I was able to react quick enough to grab the front brake to avoid an accident. I nursed the bike the local harley dealer and they knew exactly what the problem was, ABS control module failure. In fact, a bike pulled out as I was there with the exact same problem. The part is currently backordered so they sent both us out the door with knowingly faulty brakes because the parts to fix it are unavailable. I understand part failures. But, the failure of the ABS system should not cause a complete brake failure. This could have been very serious. A lessor experienced rider would not have been able to avoid an accident.

Filed Jul 9, 2016 · Brakes · 52,000 miles · CO

The rear brake on my 2010 harley davidson fltrx with ABS failed. The rear brake pedal froze in the up position, not allowing me to engage the brake. No matter how hard I pushed it would not go down. I was travelling 65 MPH on the highway at the time. I rode home using only the front brake for stopping, fortunately it did not fail also. I took it in to the local harley dealer and the tech told me that a valve in the hcu had gotten stuck and it would be $700 to repair. I did not have the money to fix it so I took the bike home and it has been parked in the garage ever since, un-repaired. The brake pedal is still locked in the up position if anyone wants to look at it.