2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
1 recalls, 5 complaints - 5 TSBs
03V005000 Jan 24, 2003
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES COULD FRACTURE INTERNALLY.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
SUSPENSION
Mar 27, 2018
Incident date: Mar 25, 2018
THE SWINGARM OF THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE MIDWAY OF THE AXLE ADJUSTING SLOT THAT IS ON THE DRIVE SIDE LEG, (LEFT SIDE)CAUSING A SEVERE WOBBLE WHILE IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT SPEED. LUCKILY, AS I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER OF OVER 45 YEARS, I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE OF... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 1, 2011
Incident date: May 13, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG LOW RIDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERY HE NOTICED THAT A FACTORY WELD WAS CRACKED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT REFUSED TO DO ANY WORK ON IT SINCE HE WELDED THE FRAME HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Jul 22, 2005
Incident date: Jul 13, 2005
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN HWY 83 OUTSIDE OF LEAKEY TX, IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, ON 07/13/05 WHEN ALL FIVE OF THE BELT DRIVE SPROKET BOLTS BACKED OUT CAUSING ONE BOLT TO SHEER INSIDE THE WHEEL HUB CAUSING THE SPROKET TO DIS-LODGE FROM THE WHEEL. I HAD TO USE EVASIVE ACTION IN ORDER NOT TO UPSET THE 02... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 10, 2001
MOTORCYCLE FAILED WHEN FUEL GAUGE READ 1/8TH TANK FULL. RIDER LOST POWER ON FREEWAY AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE TRYING TO REACH SHOULDER FOR SAFETY. HD SAYS THAT AT APPROXIMATELY 1/8TH TANK READING, MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SWITCHED TO RESERVE TO AVOID RUNNING OUT OF GAS, BUT MANUAL CONTAINS NO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Aug 12, 2003
Incident date: Nov 10, 2001
MOTORCYCLE FAILED WHEN FUEL GAUGE READ 1/8TH TANK FULL. RIDER LOST POWER ON FREEWAY AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE TRYING TO REACH SHOULDER FOR SAFETY. HD SAYS THAT AT APPROXIMATELY 1/8TH TANK READING, MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SWITCHED TO RESERVE TO AVOID RUNNING OUT OF GAS, BUT MANUAL CONTAINS NO... Read more
Crash
1 injured
1 deaths
Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
5 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| 081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
M1123
May 20, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1123: 49 STATE/CANADA RECALL 0603 - CARBURETOR JET NEEDLE REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: Revision. As recently advised in the May 29 Dealer Communications, Harley-Davidson has learned that certain 2002 carburetor equipped Dyna and
M1123
May 20, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1123: 49 STATE/CANADA RECALL 0603 - CARBURETOR JET NEEDLE REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: Revision. As recently advised in the May 29 Dealer Communications, Harley-Davidson has learned that certain 2002 carburetor equipped Dyna and
M1123
May 20, 2020
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN M1123: 49 STATE/CANADA RECALL 0603 - CARBURETOR JET NEEDLE REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: Revision. As recently advised in the May 29 Dealer Communications, Harley-Davidson has learned that certain 2002 carburetor equipped Dyna and
M1123
May 20, 2020
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1123: 49 STATE/CANADA RECALL 0603 - CARBURETOR JET NEEDLE REPLACEMENT. PURPOSE: Revision. As recently advised in the May 29 Dealer Communications, Harley-Davidson has learned that certain 2002 carburetor equipped Dyna and
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
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG across all model years (1999, 2008).
6
Total Recalls
53
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
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