2001 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and problems

The 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls

Recall 02V-002: Exterior Lighting

Reported Jan 4, 2002 · 28,949 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.

Risk: This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (If equipped).

Fix: Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

2001 Harley-Davidson Flht problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Structure	1
Tires	1
Electrical System	1
Suspension	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Structure › Frame and Members — 1
Electrical System › Horn — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,500 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht complaints

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

Suspension · reported Oct 27, 2022

There is a crack in the rear swing arm from top to bottom. Have been reading on line forums. Apparently this has been going on for years. Why no recall ?

Electrical System · at 6,500 miles · reported Sep 22, 2005

I own a harley davidson and the horns on these bikes are a hazard. My bikes horn sounds like a dead duck when it does make noise, and there are 1000's of others who make this same complaint on numerous internet harley forums. These horns are a safety issue and harley davidson knows that these horn quit working on even their new bikes. My bike is a 2001 electra glide. Harley davidson should be forced into a recall on their cheap horns, or come up with a better product that works.

Tires · reported Feb 8, 2005

Front brakes making a swoosh type noise when brakes are not applied. Front and rear brake pads have been replaced 3 times within 15000 miles. Rear tire has had to be replaced 3 times in 15000 miles due to wear. Was told by 3 harley davidon dealers this was common due to weight of motorcycle.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Aug 31, 2001

While riding motorcycle at 70 MPH it started to blow out oil through carburetor onto consumer's legs. While oil was burning, consumer had to keep focus on road to avoid an accident. Consumer was burned due to incident and there was some property damage.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported May 26, 2001

Front brakes started squelling at the first day of ownership. Has been reported with no response. Returned to dealer two times. Refused to repair said they have tried to repair in past with no success.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht: 02V-002 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,500 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.