2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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

2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr 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.

2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	2
Exterior Lighting	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 78,000 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 Flhr complaints

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

Suspension · reported Aug 6, 2019

I AM writing as to a safety concern dealing with all of harley davidson's touring bikes. After contacting hd about my concerns I realized I would have to talk to someone who cared. They have a major problem with the swingarms on these motorcycles that causes dangerous oscillations that cause the bike to lose control at speeds from 60mph to about 70 MPH. The bikes tend to fish tail that causes the riders to lose control or make them very scared to ride them. Hd has no entity to make them as a corporation to fix or address this issue. They know the problem exist but, claim it is the consumers…

Suspension · at 78,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2016

I AM writing to report a problem with the swingarm on harley davidson touring bikes. This affects not only my 2003 but, newer bikes as well. The bikes have been experiencing what is termed as the death wobble at speeds of 70 MPH and sometimes less especially in curves. This problem is known to hd but, they refuse to acknowledge to their customers that they are responsible for it. The problem lies in the antiquated design of their swingarms that have not been changed for more than a decade. The bikes experience weave or wobble due to the swingarm having lateral movement in curves. There are…

Exterior Lighting · at 5,000 miles · reported Jul 28, 2003

The rear brake lights failed without warning. The dealer inspected and determined that the bulbs didn't fail but diagnosed the problem as defect in the bulb socket. The dealer didn't have the newly designed bulb socket. The dealer bent the contact point in the old sockets to make a connection.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr: 04V-218 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Owners report suspension problems most often (2 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 78,000 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.