2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi has 2 safety recalls and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi recalls

Recall 04V-218: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 7, 2004 · 31,070 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

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

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

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

Recall 04V-134: Electrical System

Reported Mar 18, 2004 · 81,496 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.

Risk: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Exterior Lighting	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Mar 30, 2010

The contact owns a 2003 flhpi harley davidson motorcycle. While driving at 15 MPH and attempting to merge into traffic, the electrical components on the vehicle failed, as well as the brakes. The contact was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe head injuries. As a result, the contact was in a coma for 3 months. Before the crash occurred, the contact received NHTSA recall notice id number 04v134000 (Electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers) and stated that the recalled part contributed to the crash. The police report number was not available. The manufacturer disagreed and stated…

Exterior Lighting · at 5,000 miles · reported Jun 6, 2007

The contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhpi. While driving 55-70 MPH, the contact was informed that his tail light was flickering intermittently. He added dielectric grease to the vehicle and the failure ceased. He received recall notice # 04v218000 (Exterior lighting:tail lights). Harley davidson stated that it was the third notice that was sent, however the contact stated it was his first. The same incident occurred years prior for his 1994 harley davidson. The contact stated that harley davidson is not keeping their word. The powertrain and engine size were unavailable. The current…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi: 04V-218 (exterior lighting), 04V-134 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?

Owners report exterior lighting problems most often (1 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.