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2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

1 recalls, 2 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

2 total complaints 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT1
STRUCTURE1
EQUIPMENT Jun 19, 2008
Incident date: Mar 16, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A DETACHABLE BACKREST THAT KEEPS THE PASSENGER ON THE BIKE. THERE ARE TWO BARS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT THAT KEEP THE BACKREST IN PLACE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TWO SIDE UPRIGHT BARS RANDOMLY FAILED AND CAUSED THE BA... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE Jun 19, 2008
Incident date: Mar 16, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A DETACHABLE BACKREST THAT KEEPS THE PASSENGER ON THE BIKE. THERE ARE TWO BARS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT THAT KEEP THE BACKREST IN PLACE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TWO SIDE UPRIGHT BARS RANDOMLY FAILED AND CAUSED THE BA... Read more
1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

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 FLHTC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC across all model years (1983, 2012).

25 Total Recalls
130 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
9 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC - Year by Year

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

Year Recalls Complaints
2013 0 3 View
2012 1 3 View
2011 2 4 View
2010 3 9 View
2009 3 23 View
2008 2 17 View
2007 0 16 View
2005 0 3 View
2003 (current) 1 2
2002 1 3 View
2001 1 8 View
2000 0 2 View
1999 1 7 View
1998 1 3 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 2 View
1995 1 6 View
1994 2 8 View
1993 1 2 View
1992 0 3 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 1 3 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 1 0 View

Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models

Model Recalls Complaints
FLHX 34 235 View
FLHTCU 33 332 View
FLHTP 32 14 View
FLHP 29 32 View
FLHR 28 99 View
FLHTK 24 209 View
FLHT 21 76 View
FLTRX 20 66 View