2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 1 TSBs

05V151000 Apr 14, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT T... Read more
Consequence
THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.
Remedy
HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
167,628 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 2 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS2
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE1
WHEELS:RIM1
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Apr 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 15, 2006
ON SATURDAY APRIL 15 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM PT TRAVELING EAST ON I-8, 1/2 MILE IN TO YUMA AZ, TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH, I HAD 5 BOLTS FAIL ON THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY ATTACHED TO MY REAR WHEEL. ONE BOLT FLEW FORWARD AND ONE FLEW BACK AND STRUCK ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE RIDER IN THE LEFT SHIN CAUSING MINOR INJ... Read more
1 injured
WHEELS:RIM Apr 26, 2006
Incident date: Apr 15, 2006
ON SATURDAY APRIL 15 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM PT TRAVELING EAST ON I-8, 1/2 MILE IN TO YUMA AZ, TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH, I HAD 5 BOLTS FAIL ON THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY ATTACHED TO MY REAR WHEEL. ONE BOLT FLEW FORWARD AND ONE FLEW BACK AND STRUCK ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE RIDER IN THE LEFT SHIN CAUSING MINOR INJ... Read more
1 injured
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Apr 20, 2006
Incident date: Apr 14, 2006
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON, SOFT TAIL FATBOY. STOCK WHEELS AND TIRES. TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH ON I-8 ENTERING YUMA AZ. ALL 5 BOLTS HOLDING THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY TO THE REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF. ONE BOLT FLEW BACK AND HIT ANOTHER RIDER THUS CAUSING MINOR INJURY TO THE LEG. NOT REPORTED. BIKE DID NOT CRAS... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE Apr 20, 2006
Incident date: Apr 14, 2006
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON, SOFT TAIL FATBOY. STOCK WHEELS AND TIRES. TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH ON I-8 ENTERING YUMA AZ. ALL 5 BOLTS HOLDING THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY TO THE REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF. ONE BOLT FLEW BACK AND HIT ANOTHER RIDER THUS CAUSING MINOR INJURY TO THE LEG. NOT REPORTED. BIKE DID NOT CRAS... Read more
Crash 1 injured

Technical Service Bulletins, 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI

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 FLSTFI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI across all model years (2002, 2005).

4 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI - Year by Year

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2004 (current) 1 4
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