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Harley-Davidson FLSTSB recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLSTSB, covering model years 2008 to 2009. The 2008 and 2009 model years drew the most complaints (1 each), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 1 recall campaign on file
  • 2 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
  • 2 model years with data (2008–2009)
  • most complaints: 2008, 2009 (1 for that model year)
  • top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
  • latest recall 09V211000 (reported Jun 10, 2009)
  • 0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
  • 0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaints by model year

2 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 and 2009 model years share the highest count, 1 complaints each.

Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model yearComplaintsReporting a crashReporting a fireReporting an injuryReporting a death
200810000
200910000
All model years20000

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLSTSB components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (50.0% of all 2), followed by Exterior Lighting (1) and Service Brakes (1).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaints (top 4)
Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaints (top 4)
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints
Electrical System150.0%
Exterior Lighting150.0%
Service Brakes150.0%
Structure150.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

  • They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
  • Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
  • Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
  • One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
  • Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson FLSTSB recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLSTSB, newest first. The only campaign, 09V211000, covers model years 2008 and 2009.

  • 1 recall campaign
Harley-Davidson FLSTSB recall campaigns covering each model year
2008: 1 campaign2009: 1 campaign

  1. NHTSA campaign 09V211000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model years 2008–2009

    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.

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson FLSTSB questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLSTSB have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Harley-Davidson FLSTSB, covering model years 2008 to 2009. The campaign, 09V211000, was reported on June 10, 2009 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”. The 2008 and 2009 model years are covered by the most campaigns (1 each).

Which Harley-Davidson FLSTSB model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 and 2009 model years tie, with 1 complaints each out of 2. Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 50.0% of all 2. Exterior Lighting (1) and Service Brakes (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson FLSTSB?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson FLSTSB complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 2 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

Other Harley-Davidson models

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.