2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI recalls and problems

The 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI has 2 safety recalls and 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
8
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2002 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.

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 FLHTCUI problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System5
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Seats1
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
  • Seats › Motorcycle — 1
  • Structure › Frame and Members — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 24,890 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 FLHTCUI complaints

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

Power Train · at 42,136 miles · reported Oct 31, 2015
On sept 14 2015 while riding my motorcycle driving in heavy traffic my drive belt broke causing my vehicle to slow suddenly in traffic almost getting rear ended. The belt was fairly new and had just been replaced approximately 2 years ago by a harley dealer in virginia. At that time the same thing happened while riding the belt suddenly broke and I was coming down a steep grade and was almost run over by a large truck. I was at the bottom of a hill and trying to accelerate when the belt broke. The first time the belt broke the mc had about 35,000 miles on it. The dealer checked everything and…
Electrical System · at 37,465 miles · reported Jun 20, 2008
Motorcycle quits while riding. Circuit breaker was recalled and replaced in june, 2008. On a ride with the motorcycle on 6/20/2008. The motorcycle lost all power, engine and electrical, while riding in traffic. Result could have been catastrophic since brake lights and emergency signals do not function without electrical power. Got to side of road and after a minute or two, the power is restored. This happened twice on the same day and is very disconcerting. The dealer has no remedy, other than to have me leave the vehicle for labor intensive diagnosis at my expense. Please advise. Replacement…
Structure · at 24,890 miles · reported Nov 25, 2005
At 25000 miles the frame cracked on my harley davidson ultra classic. This rendered the bike un-drivable. It did not result in an accident, but could have resulted in loss of control. The dealer said the weld was defective on the frame. The only possible fix was to replace the frame. It could not be repaired safely.
Electrical System · reported Jul 18, 2005
Dt: last year owner received a recall on harley davidson. The recall number iwasnot available. The owner went to dealership, and they didn't have the parts. The first time he went to dealer was last summer. He returned to the dealer three times last year. Then owner got another letter on july 5 2005, but has not contacted the dealership to see if the parts were available. Owner contacted harley davidson, but did not ask if there were parts available. The recall was about the main circuit breaker, which was located under the seat. The owner will contact the dealer to see if the parts were…
Electrical System · at 4,880 miles · reported Mar 29, 2004
6 times with no warning my 2002 harley just lost all electric as if you just remove the key and 3 times I was on the express way at night in heavy traffic.after a few minutes and turning the key on/off it would just act normal. Harley was contacted and stated "knows of no such problems". Spent hundred $ as mechanics trouble shooted for a problem. Still unkown if fixed and new riding season has started. Each inncident happen in late august and early sept.2003 while touring. Since then bike has been stored.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI: 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 FLHTCUI?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (5 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 24,890 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.