Harley Davidson Flht 2003

Model Flht made in 2003 by Harley Davidson got 3 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
04V218000HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/04/2003 to 08/22/2003V (Vehicle)3107006/03/2004MFRHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY05/07/200405/11/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Consequence SummaryThe tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the bulbs. owner notification began on june 3, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
10/22/2009320001
 2003 harley-davidson flht electra glide standard. my motorcycle experienced a complete and total failure of all electrical systems to include an uncommanded engine failure at freeway speeds of approximately 65 mph at the time of the event. h-d has a faulty design that does not permit the adequate cooling of a 50 amp self resetting circuit breaker located adjacent to the battery located slight aft and above the aft cylinder and cylinder exhaust exposed to extreme heating and inadequate cooling. rider has no instrumentation to show impending electrical failure as the component lacks dangerous temperature warnings. this event occurred at night with the immediate and ultimate loss of all external lighting and engine power. this is clearly a design defect that needs dot investigation for a recall for mandatory installation of a cooling fan and temperature sensor. rider is a lifelong rider, former military instructor pilot, current faa aviation safety inspector (operations) with extensive training and experience in aircraft and automotive accident investigation. should this have been an aircraft investigation faa aai-100 would have been urged to mandate and emergency ad to correct the design fault. *tr
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
05/26/200795000109/22/2002
 Part failure is eminent. the inner primary was poorly designed. the lack of a proper bushing has resulted in sever wear and a sloppy fit. the steel shifter shaft passes through the aluminum inner primary cover. the additional of a bushing in the design would prevent this failure. *tr
STRUCTURE
05/26/200795000109/22/2002
 Part failure is eminent. the inner primary was poorly designed. the lack of a proper bushing has resulted in sever wear and a sloppy fit. the steel shifter shaft passes through the aluminum inner primary cover. the additional of a bushing in the design would prevent this failure. *tr

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
SCCHARLESTONLOW COUNTRY HARLEY DAVIDSON843-554-1847