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2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 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.
31,070 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Feb 9, 2006
Incident date: Jul 16, 2005
REAR BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO USE OF DOT 5 BREAK FLUID AT HIGH ALTITUDE IN HOT WEATHER. ON TRIP OVER SIERRAS ON JULY 16, 2006, I AND FOUR OTHERS HAD REAR BRAKE OR OTHER HYDRALIC FAILURE. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN Oct 4, 2005
Incident date: Jul 31, 2002
THE STOCK HORN ON MY 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN ANEMIC AT BEST FROM NEW AND HAD PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WEAKER IN VOLUME AND NOW ONLY WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALERS HAS CLAIMED THAT THE LOW VOLUME IS TYPICAL OF HD HORNS AND THAT, SINCE THE INTERMITTENT FAILURE OCCURRE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 12, 2004
Incident date: Jan 16, 2004
CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE IN A NEW 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE AT 3284 MILES AND AGAIN AT 7420 MILES. THE FIRST WAS DUE TO A CRACKED FLYWHEEL, WHICH WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE SECOND DUE TO A BROKEN OIL PUMP. THE CAUSE WAS DETERMINED BY AN ENGINEER'S MEASUREMENTS TO BE... Read more
EQUIPMENT Nov 20, 2003
HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI 2003. THE HOSES TO THE OIL COOLER COULD POSSIBLY RUBBED AGAINST THE ENGINE CRANKCASE. THE HOSES MAY LEAK OIL WHICH CAN CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SPIN OUT IF THE OIL CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE TIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *PH THE CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL#03E051000... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
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

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI across all model years (1999, 2003).

2 Total Recalls
29 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHRCI - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2006 0 7 View
2005 0 2 View
2003 (current) 1 4
2002 0 4 View
2001 0 1 View
2000 0 4 View
1999 1 7 View

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