2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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

2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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.

2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Electrical System	1
Equipment	1
Suspension	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Unknown or Other	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Most reported parts

Power Train › Manual Transmission — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 58,000 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 Fxdl complaints

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

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 58,000 miles · reported May 2, 2011

The contact owns 2003 harley davidson dyna glide fxdl. The contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the twin cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance since there were no related recalls. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. Updated 6/8/11 updated 06/23/11

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 22,850 miles · reported Aug 15, 2006

My harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. The later being the date of indicant. The stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. Small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the primary and scenery jets.

Power Train · reported Feb 19, 2004

While riding the motorcycle the driver felt a vibration in the rear. The rear wheel suddenly locked up and threw the driver to the ground. The dealer has been contacted.

Unknown or Other · reported Feb 17, 2004

I AM an attorney in 2 cases where 2003 models of harley davidson motorcycles, being driven just a few miles away from the dealers after purchase, suffered catastrophic failures of the front forks. One rider died, and the other suffered severe injury. Porosity of the fork appears to have been a substantial factor of the failures. One occurred in june 2003; and the other, the fatality occurred in oregon in october 2003. I have listed only the fatality information below. Investigation is continuing.

Power Train · reported Jul 10, 2003

Problems with dyna low rider. While driving bike at 55 to 60 MPH, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. The shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. The transmission made a noise when shifting gears.. There was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl: 04V-218 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 58,000 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.