Harley Davidson Fxdl 2003

Model Fxdl made in 2003 by Harley Davidson got 15 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. 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 - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
08/28/2002
 Turning signal and brake light wiring is in way of rear wheel,wire could be cut and result in vehicle failure. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
03/19/201158000
 Tl*the contact owns 2003 harley davidson dyna glide fxdl. the contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance since there were no related recalls. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000.
03/19/201158000
 Tl - the contact owns 2003 harley davison dyna glide fxdl. the contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to a local shop who diagnosed that cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replace. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance since there was no recall available. the motorcycle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 58,000. pm
1
 Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. the shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. the transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *ts. there was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left. *jb
EQUIPMENT
1
 There was a problem with the kick stand, and the motorcycle collapsed. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE
07/09/200622850108/18/2002
 My harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. the later being the date of indicant. the stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the primary and scenery jets. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
1
 Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. the shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. the transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *ts. there was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left. *jb
OTHER
10/19/2003210/17/2003
 I am an attorney in 2 cases where 2003 models of harley davidson motorcycles, being driven just a few miles away from the dealers after purchase, suffered catastrophic failures of the front forks. one rider died, and the other suffered severe injury. porosity of the fork appears to have been a substantial factor of the failures. one occurred in june 2003; and the other, the fatality occurred in oregon in october 2003. i have listed only the fatality information below. investigation is continuing. *jb
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
103/12/2002
 While riding the motorcycle the driver felt a vibration in the rear. the rear wheel suddenly locked up and threw the driver to the ground. the dealer has been contacted. *nm
1
 Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. the shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. the transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *ts. there was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left. *jb
SUSPENSION
1
 Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. the shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. the transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *ts. there was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
INPLAINFIELD46168INDY WEST HARLEY DAVIDSON
ORMEDFORD97501D&S HARLEY-DAVIDSON(541) 535-5515