Harley Davidson Fltri 2003
Model Fltri made in 2003 by Harley Davidson got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and exterior lighting.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V134000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 81496 | 04/23/2004 | ODI | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 03/18/2004 | 03/22/2004 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can open for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. owner notification began april 23, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Harley-davidson recall no. 0113.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V218000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | from 06/04/2003 to 08/22/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 31070 | 06/03/2004 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 05/07/2004 | 05/11/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bulbs. owner notification began on june 3, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 06/28/2003 | 1 | 10/28/2002 | |
| Unexpected interruption of all electrical power causing engine suddenly to quit while riding harley-davidson motorcycles. *bf recall campaign: nhtsa campaign id number : 04v134000 the consumer sustained serious bodily injuries when he crashed into a tree on the side of the road. the consumer was never given notice that the motorcycle may have conditions whereby the 40 amp main circuit breaker could open due to reasons other than for which it was designed. *tc (lawyer ronald rouda on behalf of client edward martin) *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 07/27/2005 | 6 | 10/02/2004 | |
| Dt: contact's son owned a 2005 harley davidson motorcycle that was overheating. the speed had no impact on the motorcycle overheating after driving approximately 5 miles. the service dealer tried to correct the problem at least 6 times. they replaced a new computer chip and the pipes. the service dealer could not find what was wrong with the motorcycle. the contact contacted the manufacturer's customer service, they offered no recommendations. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 12/04/2004 | 23600 | 6 | 07/28/2003 |
| The front brake on my harley fltri failed december 4, 2004 at 15933 miles. the brake light was sticking on. because of work and medical conditions i did not ride much for a while. the dealer rebuilt the master cylinder. because of work and medical conditions i did not ride much for a while. on november 18, 2005, at 20507 miles, i took the motorcycle back because the front brakes were again very soft. the dealer bled them. on october 26, 2006, at 22515 miles, i complained again that the front brakes were extremely soft. the dealer bled them again i think. no mention of it on the service report. on march 28,2007, i again complained of the front brake being extremely soft and now the brake light is sporadically sticking again. this is at 23261 miles. the dealer writes they serviced the front brake. they told me the mechanism was dirty and they cleaned it. on april 18,2007, at 23343 miles i again complained of soft front brakes, the brake light sticking, and also the fairing making a loud rattle. the dealer said there was no problem found with the brakes or the fairing. i later discovered the fairing had been installed incorrectly. i reinstalled it correctly and the noise was gone. it is now may 25, at 23600 miles, and the front brake is soft, sometimes no pressure a all, and the brake light is sticking for longer periods of time. perhaps soon it will stay on and the dealer will finally replace the master cylinder. or worse maybe i will get rearended because some one does not know i hit the brakes. or the brakes willl fail at the wrong time and i will run over someone else. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/04/2004 | 23600 | 6 | 07/28/2003 |
| The front brake on my harley fltri failed december 4, 2004 at 15933 miles. the brake light was sticking on. because of work and medical conditions i did not ride much for a while. the dealer rebuilt the master cylinder. because of work and medical conditions i did not ride much for a while. on november 18, 2005, at 20507 miles, i took the motorcycle back because the front brakes were again very soft. the dealer bled them. on october 26, 2006, at 22515 miles, i complained again that the front brakes were extremely soft. the dealer bled them again i think. no mention of it on the service report. on march 28,2007, i again complained of the front brake being extremely soft and now the brake light is sporadically sticking again. this is at 23261 miles. the dealer writes they serviced the front brake. they told me the mechanism was dirty and they cleaned it. on april 18,2007, at 23343 miles i again complained of soft front brakes, the brake light sticking, and also the fairing making a loud rattle. the dealer said there was no problem found with the brakes or the fairing. i later discovered the fairing had been installed incorrectly. i reinstalled it correctly and the noise was gone. it is now may 25, at 23600 miles, and the front brake is soft, sometimes no pressure a all, and the brake light is sticking for longer periods of time. perhaps soon it will stay on and the dealer will finally replace the master cylinder. or worse maybe i will get rearended because some one does not know i hit the brakes. or the brakes willl fail at the wrong time and i will run over someone else. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | CORTE MADERA | GOLDEN GATE HARLEY-DAVIDSON | ||
| ME | PORTLAND | 04101 | BIG MOOSE HARLEY DAVIDSON | |
| VA | VIRGINIA BEACH | 23462 | SOUTHSIDE HARLEY-DAVIDSON | 757-499-8964 |