2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCI

2 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
04V134000 Mar 18, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
81,496 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Jan 10, 2008
Incident date: Jan 7, 2008
MY 2003 HARLEYDAVIDSON FLHTCI HAD THE CLIPS COME LOOSE ON THE FRONT FENDER WIRING TO THE TIP LIGHT JUST LIKE THE 2001 RECALL RESULTING IN FRAYED WIRES AND A SHORT CIRCUIT. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS May 4, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V134000 SUBJECT REGARDING DEFECTIVE CIRCUIT BREAKER. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR AN APPOINTMENT. DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS BECAUSE CONSUMER DID NOT PURCHASE THE VEHICLE THERE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCI

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 FLHTCI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCI across all model years (1994, 2003).

13 Total Recalls
32 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
3 Reported Crashes
3 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCI - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2006 0 5 View
2004 0 3 View
2003 (current) 2 2
2002 2 2 View
2001 2 6 View
2000 1 6 View
1999 2 5 View
1998 1 2 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View

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