# 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — SERVICE BRAKES
> NHTSA complaint `1450217` · 2018-02-24 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- **Model:** FLHTCU
- **Year:** 2009
- **Manufacturer:** Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES
- **Miles at failure:** 88,000
- **Speed:** 65 mph
## Narrative
FRONT BRAKES FAILED UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE ON HIGHWAY. BRAKE LEVER IS LOCKED OPEN AND WILL NOT MOVE. LATER THAT DAY, THE BRAKES LOCKED OPEN AGAIN WHILE IN PARKING LOT CAUSING ME TO WRECK INTO CURB AND DAMAGE FRONT FENDER.
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