2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI recalls and problems

The 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI has 1 safety recall and 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI 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.

2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	10
Engine and Engine Cooling	3
Exterior Lighting	2
Suspension	1
Equipment	1
Power Train	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 3
Suspension › Rear — 1
Equipment › Electrical — 1
Electrical System › Ignition — 1
Electrical System › Horn — 1
Exterior Lighting › Hazard Flashing Warning Lights — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 33,500 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 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI complaints

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

Structure · at 116,000 miles · reported May 27, 2015

The contact owns a 2000 harley davidson flhtcui. While driving 80 MPH on the highway, the bike started wobbling and shaking. The contact pulled over thinking there was a flat tire, but did not notice any damages. Once the contact arrived home, the bike belt drive was damaged and the swing arm was fractured. The bike was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 116,000.

Electrical System · at 35,800 miles · reported Jul 1, 2011

Unexpected complete shut-down of engine and electrical system. Usually happens at slow speeds, in first, second, or third gear. Has been happening more often. Once a month then once a week, now almost every day. Have replaced fork keyed lock electrical switch once in past year. Have also been experiencing momentary engine hesitations as if ignition were interrupted for a moment. Happens all the time but not at any regular intervals.

Electrical System · at 12,500 miles · reported Jul 5, 2009

Alternator on 2000 model harley davidson ultra classic motorcycles were knowingly installed (See harley davidson service bulletin m-1111 dated fbe.16,2001)on this year motorcycle with a mismatched stator/rotor combination. In doing so the stator being undersized fails under normal driving conditions. Mine failed on me. I , since have found out that this was a known problem to harley davidson and they did not perform a recall to correct this dangerous situation. All persons owning this year motorcycle have had to replace these stators at their own expense. A very expensive labor expense for the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 37,400 miles · reported Jun 22, 2007

2000 harley-davidson flhtcui (Electra glide ultra classic) cam chain tensioner failed at 37,400 miles. Large chunk of material blocked oil flow.

Electrical System · at 15,800 miles · reported Oct 14, 2005

While driving 65 m.p.h. On highway with passenger, experienced complete electrical system shutdown, resulting in a dangerous emergency stop in rural area. Repairing dealer informed me that the stator had burned up, and needed to be replaced with a new heavy-duty design. An h-d service bulletin stipulated warranty replacement only if stator failed within first 12,000 miles, even though stator failure is known to be a widespread problem. My motorcycle had less than 16,000 miles when failure occurred. These faulty stators should be replaced at no charge due to the possibility of serious injury or…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI: 04V-134 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (10 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 33,500 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.