2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTC recalls and problems

The 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTC has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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

2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTC 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 FLHTC problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Fuel System, Other	2
Steering	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1
Electrical System › Alternator/Generator/Regulator — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline › Belts and Associated Pulleys — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 36,511 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 FLHTC complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 36,511 miles · reported May 15, 2006

Vehicle with approx. 36k miles. Cam chain tensioner shoes, one worn down about 50%, the other completely disintegrated with pieces floating around within the engine and bearings. Potential for cam timing to be affected or shoe material to cause bearing to seize.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 19,500 miles · reported Jul 25, 2005

Dt: the engine in the motorcycle was making noises. The consumer spoke with dealer on this matter and they said there was a need for repair but it would be at the consumers expense. This was a regular maintenance item but the factory will not acknowledge. The cam chain tensioners were wearing too soon. Consumer made repairs out of pocket. No problems since the repair. Camshaft drive/bearing were replaced.

Electrical System · reported May 17, 2005

The vehicle died while driving almost causing a crash. This was due to a short in the charging system. The dealer infromed me that they have many of these failures. The manufacturer is not will to stand behing the vehicle.

Fuel System, Other · reported Aug 7, 2001

The gas gauge drops normally from "full" to approx. '1/2 full', then in no consistent manner (Time or mileage wise)...it drops to 'empty'. This causes the driver to have no reliability on the fuel system and he/she may end up stranded in a remote area or stall in traffic. This is due to fuel gauge inaccuracy. This problem has been noted to harley, by multiple flh (And other flh model) owners. Thanks.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported May 9, 2001

Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and motorcycle shutdown without prior warning, and lost power. Dealership was aware of problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHTC: 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 FLHTC?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (3 reports), followed by fuel system, other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 36,511 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.