2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
The 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Structurebody (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE RIDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT WITH A GROUP OF OTHER RIDERS, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO MOTOR. THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY RIDER INPUT. HAD TO PULL BIKE OVER ONTO SHOULDER. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WERE INITIALLY UNSUCCESSFUL, AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS ENGINE STARTED FINE. SAME BEHAVIOR OCCURRED AGAIN IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY IN THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. DEALER STATES I MUST HAVE HIT THE POWER BUTTON, WHICH I AM COMPLETELY SURE DID NOT HAPPEN. I KNOW OF AT LEAST TWO OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SAME MODEL THAT HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. *TR
WHILE RIDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT WITH A GROUP OF OTHER RIDERS, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO MOTOR. THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY RIDER INPUT. HAD TO PULL BIKE OVER ONTO SHOULDER. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WERE INITIALLY UNSUCCESSFUL, AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS ENGINE STARTED FINE. SAME BEHAVIOR OCCURRED AGAIN IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY IN THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. DEALER STATES I MUST HAVE HIT THE POWER BUTTON, WHICH I AM COMPLETELY SURE DID NOT HAPPEN. I KNOW OF AT LEAST TWO OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SAME MODEL THAT HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. *TR
WHILE RIDING DOWN THE FREEWAY AT NIGHT WITH A GROUP OF OTHER RIDERS, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER TO MOTOR. THROTTLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE TO ANY RIDER INPUT. HAD TO PULL BIKE OVER ONTO SHOULDER. ATTEMPTS TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WERE INITIALLY UNSUCCESSFUL, AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS ENGINE STARTED FINE. SAME BEHAVIOR OCCURRED AGAIN IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY IN THE GREATER SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. DEALER STATES I MUST HAVE HIT THE POWER BUTTON, WHICH I AM COMPLETELY SURE DID NOT HAPPEN. I KNOW OF AT LEAST TWO OTHER OWNERS OF THIS SAME MODEL THAT HAVE ENCOUNTERED THE SAME PROBLEM. DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO INVESTIGATE FURTHER. *TR
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY DOING 60 MILES PER HOUR THE LEFT STORAGE CASE JUST FELL OFF. WE WERE LUCKY THAT NO ONE WAS RIDING BEHIND US AND THIS DIDN'T CAUSE ANY ACCIDENTS BUT IT EASILY COULD HAVE. WE HAVE SPOKEN TO SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS AND THE SEVERAL PEOPLE AT HARLEY AND WE HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. WE TRIED TO TALK TO HD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY SAID THAT IT ISN'T THEIR PROBLEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
HD-1001-A — EQUIPMENT
HARLEY DAVIDSON: INFORMATION ON OBTAINING A REFURBISHED COMPONENT, IF OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR PROCESS HAS EXPIRED, FOR BOOM BOX AUDIO SYSTEM. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD — 7 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD (current)
- 2014 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD — 2 complaints
- 2015 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD — 5 complaints
- 2016 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLD — 1 complaint
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