Motorcycle fails to fully disengage hydraulic clutch from drive-train rendering the vehicle unsafe do to uncontrollable takeoffs or starts and stoping this systems failure is similar to later years 2013-2016 on their high end cvo bikes with hydraulic clutches that had mandatory recalls for the very same issue
The worst 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Transmission1
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- Brakes1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic
- What is wrong
- Harley davidson is recalling 11,005 flstsb, fxstsse2, and fxstsse3 my 2008 and 2009 motorcycles. The acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out during use.
- Risk
- If this occurs, the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury to or death of the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the existing acorn stud with a new acorn stud and retaining clip. The recall began on june 2009. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 09V211000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 11
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Market specific battery introduction
- New balancer bearing remover tool HD-48457-A
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- 2006-2009 6-SPEED transmission replacement parts
What 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Front fender bracket rusting which holds brake caliber potential deadly hazard due to improper engineering this was painted from factory as one unit with bracket attached to fender and not sealed to prevent rust forming on brake bracket or each piece not properly sealed from water.the first recall on this model was a bolt not properly attached was repaired.
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Questions about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3, close to a typical FXSTSSE3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is transmission (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V211000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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