Harley Davidson Sportster 2000
Model Sportster made in 2000 by Harley Davidson got 11 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (visibility).
Model 2000
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| M1116 | 09/10/2001 | 632464 | Subject regarding engine sprocket nut. *tt | 07/16/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| PE02083 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 11/12/2002 | 02/26/2003 | REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURES | 03V058000 | |
| Prompted by the referenced owner complaint, odi opened this pe after determining that harley davidson dealers had frequently replaced the original equipment (oe) mirrors on 2002 sportster 1200 custom model motorcycles because of stem fractures on the mirror assembly.the stembeing the tubular structure which connects the actual mirror head assembly to the motorcycle.the single crash allegation has not been confirmed.of the two injuries, one occurred when the separated mirror struck the operator.the other occurred during the unconfirmed crash. subsequently, harley davidson notified the agency that it was recalling the subject motorcycles to address the stem failures. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 08/02/2002 | |||
| Motorcycle can be turned on just by turning on ignition switch without pushing starter button. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/10/2001 | |||
| Engine rocker box gasket was leaking oil while driving, dealer notified. feel free to provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 7 | 08/17/2000 | |
| Xl883c model has stalled out several times since date of purchase, usually at 50 mph. contacted dealer, who is unable to determine problem, consumer is now experiencing gas leaks and feels this vehicle has a manufacturers defect.*ak *tt | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| The tail light fell off and was hanging by the wire, leaving no rear tail or brake light visable. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | |||
| 07/23/2001 | 1 | 06/01/2000 | |
| The tail light fell off and was hanging by the wire, leaving no rear tail or brake light visable. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 07/01/2001 | 7 | 08/17/2000 | |
| Xl883c model has stalled out several times since date of purchase, usually at 50 mph. contacted dealer, who is unable to determine problem, consumer is now experiencing gas leaks and feels this vehicle has a manufacturers defect.*ak *tt | |||
| OTHER | |||
| 03/15/2000 | 12 | 01/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 6 | 04/04/2000 | |
| Intermittently there is a neutral position between all gears. motorcycle has been to the dealership 6 times for this problem. dealership could not duplicate this probelm, nothing could be done. *ak *slc | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/10/2000 | 03/01/2000 | ||
| Motorcycle has been into dealer 25 times for repairs in the first year of ownership, due to manufacturing design. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 10/23/2000 | 1 | 04/01/2000 | |
| R side mirror broke upon acceleration from a turn. mirrors on this bike are a known problem. | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 03/24/2005 | 4250 | 1 | 08/15/2004 |
| Pe 02-083/rear view mirror stem failures: the left side rear view mirror fell off while driving. dealer was notified, and informed the consumer that issue was covered under a manufacturer's recall.*ak | |||