2002 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and problems

The 2002 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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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 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.

2002 Harley-Davidson Flht problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Electrical System	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 34,000 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 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 29,000 miles · reported Mar 8, 2010

I own a 2002 harley davidson flht. Last year (2009) I noticed that my fairing started to vibrate excessively when the engine was at 1500 to 2200 RPM. I bought the motorcycle new and previously did not have this problem. The bike vibrated so bad that the fairing bracket broke. I had my mechanic replace the bracket as well as the front motor mount, which did not help the vibration. My mechanic (Independent) believes my engine crank shaft has "turned" or in other words is out of tolerance. After researching the problem on line, I have discovered numerous other harley davidson owners have the same…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 40,000 miles · reported Mar 2, 2007

- the contact called regarding the 2002 flht electric glide standard harley davidson motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was being repaired the mechanic discovered the cam tensioner was worn out . The mechanic replaced the cam tensioner with a mechanical tensioner. The failure mileage 40,000. The contact stated his concern was that there were no warning indicators to indicate the cam tensioner failure.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 1,200 miles · reported Jun 12, 2003

Harley-davidson 2002 flht fuel tank quality problem leading to safety risk of fire and vehicle stalling exposing operators and/or passengers to personal death or permanent disablement. Fuel tanks has a significant rust characteristic allowing contaminates to enter into the motorcycles fuel system causing a carburetor overflow condition releasing raw fuel onto the motorcycle surfaces leading to fire risk and engine stall during operation. I have had years of personal experience with other models of harley-davidson motor cycles which have never exhibited this problem and all have faced the same…

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Sep 4, 2002

Ambiant air that is coming off motor gradually burns passenger or driver over a period of time. Consumer not aware that he is being burnt until it is too late. Please provide any further information.

Electrical System · reported Dec 9, 2001

Front fender tip light wire rubs against tire, causing wire to fray and make contact causing the light fuse to short out. All head lights, auxilliary driving lights, running lights and marker lights go out. This happening at night at highway speeds could prove to be fatal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 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 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 34,000 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.