2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
The 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Exterior Lightingtail Lights (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI, potentially affecting up to 112,566 vehicles.
Recall 04V218000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 31,070 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
Consequence: THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
View full details →Recall 04V134000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 81,496 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingtail Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLHPI HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED, AS WELL AS THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUFFERED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS IN A COMA FOR 3 MONTHS. BEFORE THE CRASH OCCURRED, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NOTICE ID NUMBER 04V134000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS) AND STATED THAT THE RECALLED PART CONTRIBUTED TO THE CRASH. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DISAGREED AND STATED THAT HE CRASH WAS POTENTIALLY DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FLHPI HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC, THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED, AS WELL AS THE BRAKES. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUFFERED SEVERE HEAD INJURIES. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WAS IN A COMA FOR 3 MONTHS. BEFORE THE CRASH OCCURRED, THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL NOTICE ID NUMBER 04V134000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS) AND STATED THAT THE RECALLED PART CONTRIBUTED TO THE CRASH. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER DISAGREED AND STATED THAT HE CRASH WAS POTENTIALLY DUE TO DRIVER ERROR AND WOULD PROVIDE NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE NOT AVAILABLE.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHPI. WHILE DRIVING 55-70 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HIS TAIL LIGHT WAS FLICKERING INTERMITTENTLY. HE ADDED DIELECTRIC GREASE TO THE VEHICLE AND THE FAILURE CEASED. HE RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 04V218000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS). HARLEY DAVIDSON STATED THAT IT WAS THE THIRD NOTICE THAT WAS SENT, HOWEVER THE CONTACT STATED IT WAS HIS FIRST. THE SAME INCIDENT OCCURRED YEARS PRIOR FOR HIS 1994 HARLEY DAVIDSON. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON IS NOT KEEPING THEIR WORD. THE POWERTRAIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 10,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. UPDATED 08/01/07 *TR
Safety Rating for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 2 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 3 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 4 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 1 complaint
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI (current)
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 1 complaint
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 1 complaint
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 0 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 0 complaints
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