2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN recalls and problems

The 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN recalls

Recall 05V-151: Equipment

Reported Apr 14, 2005 · 167,628 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 PSI, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 PSI.

Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.

Fix: Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,700 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 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN complaints

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

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 9,700 miles · reported Apr 15, 2011

Fuel line "quick disconnect" o-ring seal leaks at its coupling to the fuel tank. O-ring may fail without prior symptom and leak gas on to engine at a location that may cause a fire sparked from the ignition coil pack located rearward of the coupling. May also ignite from exhaust system on some models. There are no recalls or service bulletins from the manufacturer at this time. The concern affects nearly all models equipped with fuel injection which was introduced in 1999. This encompasses hundreds of thousands of units and is very common in discussions on forums.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN: 05V-151 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Harley-Davidson FLSTN?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,700 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.