Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
The 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU faces notable brake and fuel tank issues based on recalls, warranting cautious inspection. Known brake fluid and light switch concerns could affect safety, while fuel tank vulnerabilities are critical in collision scenarios. Evaluate these carefully in a pre-purchase review.
Known issues to inspect
ABS may fail
Brake light switch failure
Fuel tank mounting failure
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Cold start
What to check: Listen for unusual noises or hard starts.
🚩 Red flag: Excessive cranking or loud noises
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Inspect for consistent idle and brake lights.
🚩 Red flag: Brake lights not functioning
- 03
City driving
What to check: Test brakes for effective stopping power.
🚩 Red flag: ABS does not engage, poor braking
- 04
Highway acceleration
What to check: Ensure smooth acceleration without vibrations.
🚩 Red flag: Excessive vibrations or hesitations
- 05
Parking
What to check: Check for any fluid leaks after stopping.
🚩 Red flag: Noticeable fluid puddles or drips
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the ABS recall been addressed?
- Any recent brake light issues?
- Are there any fuel tank modifications?
- Has it been in a collision?
- Service history available?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall resolution paperwork
- Recent service records
- Accident history report
- Title and registration
- Owner's manual
Generated by gpt-4o on 6/2/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu.