2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
The 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC, potentially affecting up to 31,070 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 →Owner Complaints for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A DETACHABLE BACKREST THAT KEEPS THE PASSENGER ON THE BIKE. THERE ARE TWO BARS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT THAT KEEP THE BACKREST IN PLACE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TWO SIDE UPRIGHT BARS RANDOMLY FAILED AND CAUSED THE BACKREST TO COME OUT OF PLACE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND HARLEY DAVIDSON SENT A REPLACEMENT. FOUR YEARS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT WAS RECEIVED, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT HANDLE BARS FAILED WHILE RIDING 50 MPH. THE REAR PASSENGER NEARLY FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CUT TO HER HAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SECOND FAILURE BECAUSE THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT HANDLED PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000. THE CONSUMER SENT THE BACKREST TO THE MANUFACTURER AND FOUND THAT THE BACKREST HAD A STRESS ON THE LEFT SIDE. UPDATED 08/05/08. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTC. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS A DETACHABLE BACKREST THAT KEEPS THE PASSENGER ON THE BIKE. THERE ARE TWO BARS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT THAT KEEP THE BACKREST IN PLACE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE TWO SIDE UPRIGHT BARS RANDOMLY FAILED AND CAUSED THE BACKREST TO COME OUT OF PLACE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND HARLEY DAVIDSON SENT A REPLACEMENT. FOUR YEARS AFTER THE REPLACEMENT WAS RECEIVED, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE UPRIGHT HANDLE BARS FAILED WHILE RIDING 50 MPH. THE REAR PASSENGER NEARLY FELL FROM THE VEHICLE. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED A CUT TO HER HAND. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE SECOND FAILURE BECAUSE THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE ISSUE WAS NOT HANDLED PROPERLY THE FIRST TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE FOR THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS 45,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 68,000. THE CONSUMER SENT THE BACKREST TO THE MANUFACTURER AND FOUND THAT THE BACKREST HAD A STRESS ON THE LEFT SIDE. UPDATED 08/05/08. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 3 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 7 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 2 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 8 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 3 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC (current)
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 3 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 16 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 17 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 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
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 99 total complaints