2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri recalls

Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

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

What owners report

2014-05-23, Engine
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 POTENTIALLY DEADLY PROBLEM. I WAS LUCKY, AND NOTICED MY OIL PRESSURE DROPPED AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF

2007-05-25, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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. ON MARCH 28,2007, I AGAIN COMPLAINED OF THE FRONT BRAKE BEING EXTREMELY SOFT AND NOW THE BRAKE LIG

2005-07-27, Engine And Engine Cooling
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. *AK

2005-02-03, Electrical System
UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER CAUSING ENGINE SUDDENLY TO QUIT WHILE RIDING HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. *BF 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. *TC (LAWYER [XXX] ON BEHALF OF CLIENT [XXX]) *JB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri has been fixed?

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