Harley Davidson Flht 2001

Model Flht made in 2001 by Harley Davidson got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Flht year 2001

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Model 2001

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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
02V002000	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	from 03/05/2001 to 10/25/2001	V (Vehicle)	28949	01/09/2002	MFR	HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY	01/04/2002	01/11/2002
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
Consequence Summary	This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. owner notification began january 9, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Notes	Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
09/22/2005	6500	1	11/27/2003
	I own a harley davidson and the horns on these bikes are a hazard. my bikes horn sounds like a dead duck when it does make noise, and there are 1000's of others who make this same complaint on numerous internet harley forums. these horns are a safety issue and harley davidson knows that these horn quit working on even their new bikes. my bike is a 2001 electra glide. harley davidson should be forced into a recall on their cheap horns, or come up with a better product that works. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/08/2001		1	10/04/2000
	While riding motorcycle at 70 mph it started to blow out oil through carburetor onto consumer's legs. while oil was burning, consumer had to keep focus on road to avoid an accident. ak consumer was burned due to incident and there was some property damage. slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
05/04/2004		6	02/17/2001
	Front brakes making a swoosh type noise when brakes are not applied. front and rear brake pads have been replaced 3 times within 15000 miles. rear tire has had to be replaced 3 times in 15000 miles due to wear. was told by 3 harley davidon dealers this was common due to weight of motorcycle. *ak
02/01/2001		100	02/01/2001
	Front brakes started squelling at the first day of ownership. has been reported with no response. returned to dealer two times. refused to repair said they have tried to repair in past with no success.
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS
11/20/2002		1	03/01/2002
	Manufacturer's powder coating flaking away and frame severely rusting. dt
TIRES
05/04/2004		6	02/17/2001
	Front brakes making a swoosh type noise when brakes are not applied. front and rear brake pads have been replaced 3 times within 15000 miles. rear tire has had to be replaced 3 times in 15000 miles due to wear. was told by 3 harley davidon dealers this was common due to weight of motorcycle. *ak