2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI recalls and problems

The 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI has 2 safety recalls and 2 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 FLHTCI vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI recalls

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.

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 FLHTCI problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Horn — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 51,000 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 FLHTCI complaints

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

Electrical System · at 51,000 miles · reported Jun 2, 2010

50 amp circuit breaker recall has not solved the problem of bike shutting down and losing all electrical power. It just did it to me on the freeway around washington d.c. And I has to cross speeding traffic to get to the breakdown lane. For the past years the dealer gives me nothing but a runaround. Since harley acknowledges the poor design by replacing the breaker with a fuse and moving the location, it's obvious they should be doing another fix on bikes that still have the problem.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI: 04V-134 (electrical system), 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 FLHTCI?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 51,000 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.