There are no safety recalls for the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTC, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
- Suspension › Rear — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 49,950 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 FLSTC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 49,950 miles · reported Apr 2, 2014
Cam bearing failure, cam bearing plate broken, cam replacement, oil pump replacement. Hd needs to make this right for all affected engines (88b). Numerous complaints and costly repair to owner. My cost for repair of this well documented problem...$1300.00.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Apr 8, 2004
Rear cam bearings,cam support plates and oil pump failing harley -davidson sent letter's to the owner's sayying they will repair within 5 years or 50,000 miles if there is a failure time run out on all 99 this oct.2004 0n my 2000 time is up oct.12,2004 if the failure happens after that date it cost me $853.00 I only have 15,000 miles on my 2000 harley-davidson.harley-davidson should make the recall and take care of there customer.
Electrical System · at 2,000 miles · reported Aug 29, 2003
My 2000 harley softail hertiage classic fls/flhs just quits running. This has happened numerous times. I have come close to being run over by highway traffic several times. I have had it in several harley shops in nebraska and they have failed to fix the problem. I have spent hundreds of dollars on this problem. I have also reported the problem directly to harley headquarters to no avail..
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jun 6, 2001
This engine type (Tc-88) in earlier models (Produced before roughly end of 1999) has harley-davidson (H-d) acknowdged known poor cam bearing design which can result in catastrophic engine failure. H-d has even sent letters to owners of such engines a five (5) year guarantee of total engine rebuild and repair at no expense to the owner if the owner can proove the engine failed for this reason. This is unacceptable. There should be a full unconditional recall of all such engines that fall under this category of admission by h-d. Major motorcyle magazines have many, many documentations of such…
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Mar 14, 2001
The rear cam bearings, cam support plates, and oil pump failed causing engine failure, the manufacturer knows of the malfunction but feels its too costly to correct the problem until it fails. Nlm
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTC as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2000 Harley-Davidson FLSTC?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 49,950 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.