2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
1 recalls, 3 complaints - 5 TSBs
04V218000 May 7, 2004
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence
THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Aug 6, 2019
Incident date: Jan 8, 2016
I AM WRITING AS TO A SAFETY CONCERN DEALING WITH ALL OF HARLEY DAVIDSON'S TOURING BIKES. AFTER CONTACTING HD ABOUT MY CONCERNS I REALIZED I WOULD HAVE TO TALK TO SOMEONE WHO CARED. THEY HAVE A MAJOR PROBLEM WITH THE SWINGARMS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES THAT CAUSES DANGEROUS OSCILLATIONS THAT CAUSE THE BI... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jan 15, 2016
Incident date: Jul 15, 2015
I AM WRITING TO REPORT A PROBLEM WITH THE SWINGARM ON HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING BIKES. THIS AFFECTS NOT ONLY MY 2003 BUT, NEWER BIKES AS WELL. THE BIKES HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING WHAT IS TERMED AS THE DEATH WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH AND SOMETIMES LESS ESPECIALLY IN CURVES. THIS PROBLEM IS KNOWN TO HD BU... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jun 25, 2003
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER INSPECTED AND DETERMINED THAT THE BULBS DIDN'T FAIL BUT DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS DEFECT IN THE BULB SOCKET. THE DEALER DIDN'T HAVE THE NEWLY DESIGNED BULB SOCKET. THE DEALER BENT THE CONTACT POINT IN THE OLD SOCKETS TO MAKE A CONNECTION. *... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
PAB1146
Dec 21, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an
1HDM5V2A05
Apr 27, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee
1HD-C6F3G-12
Sep 7, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
THIS DOCUMENT WILL OUTLINE INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEROTOR STYLE OIL PUMPS. IT PROVIDES INSPECTION PROCEDURES ONLY WITHOUT SPECIFICATIONS.
1HD-C6F3G-12
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
THIS DOCUMENT WILL OUTLINE INSPECTION AND MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES FOR GEROTOR STYLE OIL PUMPS. IT PROVIDES INSPECTION PROCEDURES ONLY WITHOUT SPECIFICATIONS.
1126
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FLHRSEI AND FXSTDSE BREATHER BAFFLE REPLACEMENT. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE08043
Opened: Jul 17, 2008 , Closed: Aug 8, 2008
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
THE SUBJECT FUEL FILTER HOUSING (P/N 62229-08) CRACKS, RESULTING IN SUDDEN ENGINE STALL DUE TO UNREGULATED FUEL PRESSURE.HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS MODIFIED THE HOUSING WITH A NEW PART NUMBER 62229-08A.SHORTLY AFTER OPENING THIS PE, ODI RECEIVED HARLEY'S DEFECT NOTIFICATION INDICATING THAT THE SUBJECT VEHI... Read more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR across all model years (1999, 2022).
24
Total Recalls
100
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
12
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 3 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 15 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 17 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2003 (current) | 1 | 3 | |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 6 | View |