2001 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2001 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail.

Most common 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	2

What owners report

2004-11-06, Engine And Engine Cooling
I FILED A COMPLAINT ON 9/14/2004, ODI 10091015. THIS IS SUPPLEMENTAL TO THAT COMPLAINT. ADDITIONAL RESEARCH TURNED UP INFORMATION ABOUT AN OIL DELIVERY PROBLEM INHERENT IN THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON TWIN CAM 88 AND TWIN CAM 88B ENGINES. AN ARTICLE IN THE MARCH 2003 EDITION OF EASY RIDERS MAGAZINE OUTLINES HOW TO REPAIR A FACTORY-DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE. THE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE STICKS AND DEPRIVES CRITICAL ENGINE COMPONENTS OF LUBRICATION. IF THE RELIEF VALVE STICKS LONG ENOUGH, THE ENGINE WILL DETONATE, CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. ACCORDING TO THE MAGAZINE ARTICLE, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN KNOWN ABOUT SINCE JUST AFTER THE INTRODUCTION OF THESE ENGINE MODELS, AP

2004-09-14, Engine And Engine Cooling
WORN OUT ENGINE AT 3.5 YEARS OLD AND 43,000 MILES

2001 Harley-Davidson Softail questions

Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Harley-Davidson Softail has been fixed?

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