2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 4 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Oct 26, 2007
Incident date: Aug 10, 2007
MOTORCYCLE ROAD TRIP - CHECKED TIRES. REAR METZELER ME880 1.50/80HB16 - MADE IN BRAZIL. DELAMINATION - UNDERLYING PLIES EXPOSED. KNOWN PROBLEM BY METZELER WITH BRAZILIAN MANUFACTURED TIRES. METZELER IS DISTRIBUTING DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS TIRES TO DEALERS. COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO METZELER.... Read more
WHEELS Apr 3, 2006
Incident date: Apr 3, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL VIBRATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER TIGHTENED THE SPOKES ON THE WHEELS. THAT REMEDIED THE PROBLEM FOR A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. IN OCTOBER 2005 MOTORCYCLE HAD SLIGHT ... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR

4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
060000 ENGINE (PWS)1
100000 POWER TRAIN1
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
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.

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
PE, Closed , Model Year: 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 (current) 0 2
2004 0 1 View
2003 1 3 View
2002 1 2 View
2001 1 4 View
1999 1 9 View
1997 0 1 View
1995 0 6 View

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