2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
0 recalls, 7 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
EQUIPMENT
Mar 3, 2006
Incident date: Jun 28, 2005
I PURCHASED FORM PERFORMANCE MACHINEINC A CONTOUR BELT DRIVE PRIMARY FOR MY 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFT TAIL DUCE. AFTER HAVING A HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER INSTALL IT I PUT 400 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN AT ABOUT 20 MPH THE REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP. CAUSED BY THE CLUTCH HUB RETAINING CLIP COMING OFF LETTI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Jun 13, 2005
DT: CAM CHAIN TENSIONERS WORE OUT. IF IT GOES THROUGH ALL THE WAY THE ENGINE WILL LOCK UP. IT WILL DISINTEGRATE THE METAL PIECES WHERE THE ENGINE WILL LOCK UP. IT HAPPENS IN THE HOT WEATHER, CONSUMER HEARD EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE, AND WAS TOLD TO CHANGE THE TENSIONERS. CONSUMER IS CONCERNED FOR B... Read more
TIRES
Feb 21, 2003
Incident date: Feb 15, 2003
THE TIRES LOST AIR PRESSURE, WHILE DRIVING.*JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: May 5, 2000
THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAPS THE FOOT UNDER IT DUE TO ITS DESIGN. HARLEY HAS REDISIGNED IT FOR THE 2001 MODELS BUT WON'T REPLACE IT ON THE OLDER MODELS. I WROTE TO THEM AND THEY REFUSED IN WRITING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE DEFECT.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Mar 15, 2001
WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO TAKE MOTORCYCLE OUT OF HIS GARAGE, HE NOTICED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM CARBURETOR. DEALERSHIP WAS IN POSSESSION OF MOTORCYCLE, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT DEFECT WAS A RESULT OF BAD GAS. THE CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE SERVICED LAST SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER - THERE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 18, 2000
Incident date: Jul 5, 2000
THE CAM BEARING PROBLEM WAS KNOWN AT THE TIME I PURCHASED MY MOTORCYCLE FOR CLOSE TO $20,000, BUT I WAS NOT NOTIFIED THIS WAS A PROBLEM. THE FAILURE COULD HAVE COST ME AND MY GIRLFRIEND OUR LIVES. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. HARLEY DAVIDSON SENT A SERVICE REPAIRMAN.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Jun 28, 2000
WOULD FILL MOTORCYCLE WITH FUEL & ABOUT 1/2 GALLON WOULD LEAK OUT & WOULD TRAIL MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 204000 WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
M-1233
Oct 20, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HARLEY DAVIDSON: A CHANGE TO THE FINAL TORQUE OF THE FORK CAP (PART NUMBER 45419-80) AND FOR TUBE PLUG (PART NUMBER 45838-77). THE NEW TORQUE FOR BOTH PARTS IS 60-70 FT LBS (81.3-94.9NM). *PE
56
Jan 14, 2003
204000 WHEELS:HUB
CHROME HARDWARE TORQUE PROCEDURE. *TT
120202
Jan 10, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW STYLE CRUCIFIX SEALS FOR OIL LEAKAGE FROM REAR MAIN BEARING AREA. *TT
120202
Jan 10, 2003
160000 STRUCTURE
NEW STYLE CRUCIFIX SEALS FOR OIL LEAKAGE FROM REAR MAIN BEARING AREA. *TT
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL across all model years (1995, 2012).
12
Total Recalls
54
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - Year by Year
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