Recall 04V-218: 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi and 30 more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall for exterior lighting, reported to NHTSA on May 7, 2004, covering about 31,070 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-218
Report date
May 7, 2004
Vehicles affected
31,070
Owners notified
Jun 3, 2004

The problem

On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

The risk

The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentExterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V218000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhpei2003All years
Harley-Davidson Flhpi2003All years
Harley-Davidson Flhr2003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRCI2003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRS2003All years
Harley-Davidson Flhrsei22003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHRSI2003All years
Harley-Davidson Flht2003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTC2003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCI2003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTCSE2003All years
Harley-Davidson Flhti2003All years
Harley-Davidson FLHTPI2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fltr2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fltri2003All years
Harley-Davidson FXD2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fxdi2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fxdl2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fxdli2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fxdp2003All years
Harley-Davidson FXDWG2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fxdx2003All years
Harley-Davidson Fxdxi2003All years
Harley-Davidson FXDXT2003All years
Harley-Davidson XL12002003All years
Harley-Davidson XL1200C2003All years
Harley-Davidson XL1200R2003All years
Harley-Davidson XL1200S2003All years
Harley-Davidson XL8832003All years
Harley-Davidson XL883C2003All years
Harley-Davidson XL883HUG2003All years
Harley-Davidson XL883R2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-218?

On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

How is recall 04V-218 fixed?

Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.