2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
2 recalls, 9 complaints - 1 TSBs
04V607000 Dec 23, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
Consequence
IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER RUNNING OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
04E094000 Dec 21, 2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Defect Description
CERTAIN FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES USED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, P/NOS 61338-02, 62169-02A, 61338-94D, AND 62169-95C FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2005 CARBURETED SPORTSTERS, DYNA, SOFTAIL, AND TOURING MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THESE VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESER... Read more
Consequence
IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER RUNNING OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080. IF YOU HAVE HAD OR INSTALLED A REPLACEMENT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE IN YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THE V... Read more
Complaint Statistics
9 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS | 2 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Mar 22, 2011
Incident date: Mar 21, 2011
I AM A 55 YEAR OLD U.S. TAXPAYING REGISTERED VOTER WHO HAS BEEN RIDING MOTORCYCLES FOR OVER 42 YEARS. I HAVE ADEQUATE HEALTH INSURANCE,OWN MY HOME,FAMILY MAN AND HAVE BEEN AT THE SAME JOB FOR 28 YEARS.I HATE WEARING MOTORCYCLE HELMETS AND HATE EVEN MORE,THE GOVERNMENT TELLING ME THAT I HAVE TO WEAR ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:MOTORCYCLE:HELMETS
Mar 16, 2011
Incident date: Mar 16, 2011
I WANT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT MANDATORY USE OF MOTORCYCLE HELMETS. I BELIEVE ANY PERSON WHO IS LEGALLY OPERATING A PROPERLY REGISTERED, LICENSED AND INSURED MOTORCYCLE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO DECIDE FOR HIM OR HERSELF IF HE/SHE WANTS TO WEAR A HELMET OR NOT. FORCING ALL MOTORCYCLE RIDERS TO WEAR A HEL... Read more
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mar 12, 2010
Incident date: Mar 6, 2010
THERE IS A COMPANY - DNA SPECIALTY INC. 1415 W. 178TH ST. GARDENA CA, 90248 TEL: (310) 767 - 4070 FAX: (310) 767 - 4091 WORLD WIDE TOLL: (800) 608 - 4446 MAKING "SEALED SPOKE WHEELS" FOR MOTORCYCLES SO THEY RUN WITHOUT TUBES. THE PROBLEM IS, THEY ARE NOT BEING SEALED CORRECT... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Aug 18, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR BECAUSE IT WOULD LOCK. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO UP SHIFT TO FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR BEFORE DOWN SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR. THIS WENT ON FOR A MONTH. THE DEALER KEPT REPAIRING ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Mar 5, 2010
Incident date: Aug 18, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM MOTORCYCLE. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT DOWN SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR BECAUSE IT WOULD LOCK. THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE TO UP SHIFT TO FOURTH AND FIFTH GEAR BEFORE DOWN SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR. THIS WENT ON FOR A MONTH. THE DEALER KEPT REPAIRING ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Mar 13, 2006
Incident date: Mar 7, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM DELIVERY CONCERNING THE CARBURETOR. THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO TURN OFF OR START AND LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL VALVE, THE DRIVE BELT AND ADJUST... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 10, 2005
NOT LONG AFTER MY 1000 MILE NEW VEHICLE CHECKUP, MY 2005 XL883R SPORTSTER'S FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD COLLAPSE TO THE HANDLE BAR. THE FRONT BRAKE WOULD OPERATE, BUT THE LEVER WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE REGULAR POSITION. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON. AFTER RIDING A FEW HUNDRED YARDS, AND RE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 7, 2005
Incident date: Aug 10, 2005
NOT LONG AFTER MY 1000 MILE NEW VEHICLE CHECKUP, MY 2005 XL883R SPORTSTER'S FRONT BRAKE LEVER WOULD COLLAPSE TO THE HANDLE BAR. THE FRONT BRAKE WOULD OPERATE, BUT THE LEVER WOULD NOT RETURN TO THE REGULAR POSITION. ALSO THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD STAY ON. AFTER RIDING A FEW HUNDRED YARDS, AND RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 27, 2005
Incident date: May 23, 2005
DT: 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON WITH 37 MILES ON IT. AFTER THE OWNER LEFT WITH THE MOTORCYCLE SHE NOTICED THAT IT WAS CHOKING AND MAKING TERRIBLE NOISES WHEN THE TRANSMISSION WAS ENGAGED. THE NOISE BEING A SEVERE CLICKING IN 4TH AND 5TH GEARS. IT WA S A TERRIBLE RATTLE AND RINGING IN THE TRANSMISSION. ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
HD-M-1372
Jun 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
HARLEY-DAVIDSON: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, A DEFECT EXIST WITH SOME CHROME HAND CONTROL LEVER KITS HAVING EXCESSIVE CHROME PLATING ON BRAKE LEVERS. MODEL 2014 SPORTSTER. *PE
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE02083
Opened: Nov 12, 2002 , Closed: Feb 26, 2003
REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURES
PROMPTED BY THE REFERENCED OWNER COMPLAINT, ODI OPENED THIS PE AFTER DETERMINING THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERS HAD FREQUENTLY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT (OE) MIRRORS ON 2002 SPORTSTER 1200 CUSTOM MODEL MOTORCYCLES BECAUSE OF STEM FRACTURES ON THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY.THE STEMBEING THE TUBULAR STRUCTU... Read more
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER across all model years (1971, 2005).
7
Total Recalls
81
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
9
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
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