2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI, potentially affecting up to 7,499 vehicles.
Recall 08V090000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 5,947 vehicles affected
Defect: HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, FLHPI, FLHTP, FLHTPI, FLHPE AND FLHPEI POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS). INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. IN SOME CASES, THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.
Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES, IF NECESSARY. BRAKE LINE RETENTION AND CLUTCH CABLE POSITIONING DEVICES WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUTURE ABRASION TO THE BRAKE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT...
View full details →Recall 05V293000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 1,552 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LINES MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP IF AN ABS EVENT IS TRIGGERED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH,
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE ABS BRAKE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE MOTORCYCLE FLHPI ROAD KING IS STARTING TO SHOW WEAR MARKS ON ITS' BRAKE LINES. THE CONSTANT TURNING OF THE FORKS HAS RUBBED THE RUBBER LINES TO THE POINT WHERE IT LEAKS. THE BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED AT THE FACTORY BEHIND THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH PUSHES ONTO THE BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REDESIGN OR REROUTE THESE LINES SO WHEN APPLYING FOR BRAKES THEY WILL STOP BEFORE AN OFFICER OR PRIVATE CITIZEN CRASHES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS 34 OTHER MOTORCYCLES WITH SIMILAR WEAR PATTERNS. UPDATED 07/13/10.*JB *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 3 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 4 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 1 complaint
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 3 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 1 complaint
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI (current)
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 0 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHPI — 0 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints