2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

1 / 0

Injuries / deaths

1 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri recalls

Recall 04V-218: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 7, 2004 · 31,070 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

Risk: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

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.

2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	1
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Engine	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 52,000 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 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri complaints

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

Engine · at 52,000 miles · reported May 23, 2014

The engine on this motorcycle has a defect in the cam tensioner that can cause the motor to fail at any time without warning due to oil pressure being lost. The motorcycle can lock-up, causing the rider to fall the engine case can become cracked causing oil on the rear tire causing the rider to fall. Harley davidson is well aware of this problem because they offer a kit to repair this problem. This problem exist on any motorcycle built with the twin cam 88, 96, 103, 110 engine dating back to 1999. My question is why hasn't someone looked into this? There are thousands of motorcycles with this…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 23,600 miles · reported May 25, 2007

The front brake on my harley fltri failed december 4, 2004 at 15933 miles. The brake light was sticking on. Because of work and medical conditions I did not ride much for a while. The dealer rebuilt the master cylinder. Because of work and medical conditions I did not ride much for a while. On november 18, 2005, at 20507 miles, I took the motorcycle back because the front brakes were again very soft. The dealer bled them. On october 26, 2006, at 22515 miles, I complained again that the front brakes were extremely soft. The dealer bled them again I think. No mention of it on the service report.…

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Jul 27, 2005

Dt: contact's son owned a 2005 harley davidson motorcycle that was overheating. The speed had no impact on the motorcycle overheating after driving approximately 5 miles. The service dealer tried to correct the problem at least 6 times. They replaced a new computer chip and the pipes. The service dealer could not find what was wrong with the motorcycle. The contact contacted the manufacturer's customer service, they offered no recommendations.

Electrical System · reported Dec 3, 2004

Unexpected interruption of all electrical power causing engine suddenly to quit while riding harley-davidson motorcycles. Recall campaign: NHTSA campaign id number : 04v134000 the consumer sustained serious bodily injuries when he crashed into a tree on the side of the road. The consumer was never given notice that the motorcycle may have conditions whereby the 40 amp main circuit breaker could open due to reasons other than for which it was designed. (Lawyer [xxx] on behalf of client [xxx]) information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6).

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri: 04V-218 (exterior lighting), 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 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 52,000 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.