2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL

1 recalls, 4 complaints - 3 TSBs

01I001000 Mar 28, 2001
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 MODEL DYNA LOW RIDER (FXDL) MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH JIFFY STAND LEGS WHICH MAY NOT FULLY LOCK IN THE DOWN OR FORWARD POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER POSIBLE CAUSING IJURY TO THE DRIVER OR A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED JIFFY STAND LEG FREE OF CHARGE. HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT PROGRAM TO INSTALL A REVISED JIFFY STAND LEG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
1,009 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

4 total complaints 2 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Feb 24, 2003
THE SHIFT LEVER WAS INOPERATIVE.*AK *JB
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
MOTORCYCLE BUMPED FROM BEHIND ON SLICK ROAD. LAYED DOWN ON SIDE HARD ENOUGH FOR TURN SIGNALS ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE BROKEN AND SMALL SCRATCH APPROXAMENTLY 1/4-1/2 INCH IN SIZE. WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON BOARD. FUEL LINE SEPARATED IN MID LINE LIGHT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE, POURING FUEL FROM LEAK AND FR... Read more
Crash Fire 2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY Dec 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 2001
MOTORCYCLE BUMPED FROM BEHIND ON SLICK ROAD. LAYED DOWN ON SIDE HARD ENOUGH FOR TURN SIGNALS ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE BROKEN AND SMALL SCRATCH APPROXAMENTLY 1/4-1/2 INCH IN SIZE. WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON BOARD. FUEL LINE SEPARATED IN MID LINE LIGHT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE, POURING FUEL FROM LEAK AND FR... Read more
Crash Fire 2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 12, 2001
MAIN FUEL LINE FELL OFF OF CARBURETOR, FUEL DUMPED ONTO DRIVER AND HOT ENGINE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL

3 manufacturer communications from 2 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
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.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL across all model years (1999, 2016).

13 Total Recalls
47 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
2 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2015 1 0 View
2014 2 6 View
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2008 1 7 View
2007 1 3 View
2006 1 0 View
2004 0 1 View
2003 1 10 View
2001 (current) 1 4
2000 0 6 View
1999 2 4 View

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