Harley-davidson Flhx-anv 2008
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX-ANV, manufacturered by Harley-davidson Off-road.
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | HDR |
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Where is the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX-ANV produced?
- The 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX-ANV is produced in, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX-ANV?
- There are 2 recall(s) for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX-ANV, additional information is below.
Recall 129642 [USA]: These deposits may cause a valve within the abs hydraulic control unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 78553 [USA]: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- M1612 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Service bulletin m1612 (rev a): milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. Purpose: revision. Update: notes for table 3 and 4. * updated: part numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, po
- PAB1146 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING: Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin paB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp. Purpose: to inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an
- M1612 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER: Service bulletin m1612: milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. Purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-eight gear
- M1612 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: Service bulletin m1612: milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. Purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and a?? Milwaukee-eight gear packs
- M1416 - EQUIPMENT: The purpose of this service bulletin is to communicate updates and corrections to certain 2008-2016 service literature.
- PAB1100 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin paB1100: twin cam longblock & warranty engine - program updates. Purpose: to inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, sho
- 1HDM5V2A05 - POWER TRAIN: Tech article ta0023: ta0023: crankshaft rod bearing. Purpose: technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the twin cam and milwaukee
Sudden brake failure - motorcycle investigation # PE16009
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation in july 2016 based on forty-three (43) vehicle owner questionnaires (voq).During the course of this investigation odi received a total of 145 voqs related to the alleged defect on the subject motorcycles.Owners allege they experience a sudden and complete loss of brakes on one or both wheels.To better understand the cause of the braking issue on the subject motorcycles, odi requested nhtsas vehicle research and test center (vrtc) conduct inspections and testing of affected vehicle braking systems.Through its work, vrtc determined that deposits were forming on the valves in the hydraulic control unit (hcu) of the antilock braking system (abs). These deposits could prevent the proper function of the hcu and render the brakes ineffective.To understand why deposits were forming in the hcu, harley davidson completed an analysis of the dow 460 brake fluid used as original equipment on the subject motorcycles and determined that it had stability issues if left in the brake system for an extended period of time.Harley davidson found that if a brake fluid flush was not conducted as outlined in the owner’s manual for the motorcycles, and was left in the system for a period of time beyond their recommendation; deposits could form in the hcu.Through further testing, harley davidson identified an alternate, commercially available, brake fluid that did not have the same stability issues as the original fluid and could stop the proliferation of any current brake system deposits.Odi sent information request (ir) letters to harley davidson and dow chemical (the supplier of the brake fluid on the subject motorcycles) to collect information about the subject bikes and the alleged defect.Harley davidson responded in full on sept 30, 2016 and dow responded with a confidential submission on october 25, 2017.Odi analyzed the information contained in both ir responses and concluded that motorcycles manufactured during model years (my) 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 were failing at a rate greater than their peers.Based on this analysis and the brake fluid study conducted by harley davidson, a group of motorcycles was identified that were potentially affected by the instability of the original brake fluid.2008 marked the introduction of abs on harley davidson motorcycles and a change in the dow 460 brake fluid used in the 2012 my vehicles provided the bases for the scope of the affected population.With recall action 18v-076 taken by harley davidson this investigation is closed as further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The odi reports cited above can be reviewed at: https://www.Nhtsa.Gov/ using the complaint identification numbers attached to this resume.
Motorcycle stalling investigation # PE08043
The subject fuel filter housing (p/n 62229-08) cracks, resulting in sudden engine stall due to unregulated fuel pressure.Harley-davidson has modified the housing with a new part number 62229-08a.Shortly after opening this pe, odi received harleys defect notification indicating that the subject vehicles were being recalled to install the new fuel filter housing.With that recall, received prior to release of our information request, this investigation is concluded.
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20210706 |
Abs module failed causing loss of all brakes on motorcycle. Brakes were working. Brought cycle to harley dealer for brake fluid flush as part of recall. Upon mechanic using digitech to perform service it caused abs module to fail. Because of failure motorcycle was left with zero brakes. Had to pay out of pocket for new abs module. Due to design of module when it fails it causes brakes not to function leaving rider and other motorists at risk. I had to pay $641.61 out of pocket to remedy this failure that harley davidson was aware of.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200910 |
While riding on the freeway at 65 mph the check engine light came on and the bike went into a 'limp' mode all of a sudden and would not go over 15-20 mph. Had to cut across traffic without getting hit to get to the side of the road. Turned off bike and it reset was able to make it home. Researched problem on line and have seems similar problems with this year and it's being traced bad pins used in some of the connectors during this time.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200909 |
While riding on the freeway at 65 mph the check engine light came on and the bike went into a 'limp' mode all of a sudden and would not go over 15-20 mph. Had to cut across traffic without getting hit to get to the side of the road. Turned off bike and it reset was able to make it home. Researched problem on line and have seems similar problems with this year and it's being traced bad pins used in some of the connectors during this time.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200909 |
When riding the throttle goes into limp mode. On the freeway while changing lanes lost my throttle in front of cars going 75 mph this is very dangerous!
| No | No | N | None | None | 20200908 |
When riding the throttle goes into limp mode. On the freeway while changing lanes lost my throttle in front of cars going 75 mph this is very dangerous!
| No | No | N | None | None | 20190422 |
Rear pedal became to hard to press abs module fail while in motion on the highway
| No | No | N | None | None | 20180223 |
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson flhx. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000(service brakes). The motorcycle was taken to redding harley-davidson (1268 twinview blvd, redding, ca 96003) for service. After the recall service was performed, the mechanic indicated that the abs indicator remained illuminated. The contact stated that no indicators were illuminated prior to having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 68,000.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20170909 |
Riding my flhx the other day and bike started making noise from my primary and i pulled over and checked noise and comfirmed it was coming from the left side(primary). Made it home safe; wasn't far from home. Took off the primary cover and checked over the inner primary components. The compensator and adjuster were bad. Did some research and found that the auto-adjusted chain tensioner tightens so bad over time that it ratchets all the sproket parts down so bad that it startes to create wear on components so bad that parts can break loose, lock up, and the components in my year flhx are severly under rated. This compensator wasn't supposed to be used for anything bigger than an 80 cubic inch motor; my bike came stock with a 96 cubic inch motor. Flhx is past any warranty, but this is an increasing problem that harley should be held accountable for and be made to correct it. Repair is going to cost over $1000.00 for repair for something that should have been made right in the first place, especially for a motorcycle that is so popular and vastly sold accrossed the country. If these parts were to lock up while riding, it could cause sever injury or death to rider and anyone around the bike during the time.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20160707 |
After approx 15 min of riding, the brake pedal for the rear brake will depress all the way down and there will be no brakes. The front brake lever becomes difficult to squeeze and only applies minimal stopping ability. This has happened the last 3 times i have ridden and almost caused me to run a red light through cross traffic. Once i get the bike home i can pump the brake and it will eventually work properly again or if it does not, it will the next day.