CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (2 reports).
2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl recalls
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
TL*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 *CN UPDATED 06/23/11
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. *JB
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. *NM
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. *JB
PROBLEMS WITH DYNA LOW RIDER.*MR 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. *TS. 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. *JB
2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl questions
Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl: Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Electrical System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.