2002 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2002 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail.

Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Wheels	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

What owners report

2005-08-08, Fuel System, Gasoline
DT: THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL FXSTS. THE CONTACT WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEM. HE PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE BRAND NEW AND IN THE WINTER THE GAS TANK RUSTED IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS. . HARLEY DAVIDSON PUT A LINER INSIDE THE GAS TANK TO PREVENT IT FROM RUSTING AND IT DID NOT WORK. THE ACTUALLY LINER WAS PEELING AND COMING OFF INSIDE THE TANK. IF IT GOT THROUGH THE FUEL FILTER INTO THE CARBURETOR IT WOULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL. THE DEALERSHIP WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. CONSUMER CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOMER SERVICE. SEVERAL TIMES. THEY SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER KEEP MORE GAS IN THE GAS TANK IN THE WINTER. CONSUMER MAINT

2003-07-29, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN ACCELERATING THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT MOVE. WHEN CONSUMER OPENS THE THROTTLE COMPLETELY, MOTORCYCLE THEN LURCHES FORWARD, POSING A SAFETY HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND OTHER VEHICLES/PEDESTRIANS.*AK

2003-01-21, Wheels
THE SPOKES ARE CORRODING AND TURNING BLACK AFTER ONLY TWO WEEKS OF OWNERSHIP. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PH (MODEL/STANDARD FXSTI) SCC

2002-12-18, Power Train
THE MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATED EXCESSIVELY, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL TANK BEING LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER SEAT.TS ALSO THE CLUTCH WAS READJUSTED.*JB

2002 Harley-Davidson Softail questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail has been fixed?

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