2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemhorn (2 complaints), Engine (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemhorn

Complaints: 2

Engine

Complaints: 1

Service Brakes Hydraulic

Complaints: 1

Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads

Complaints: 1

Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control

Complaints: 1

Wheels

Complaints: 1

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Electrical Systemhorn	2	0	0	0	0
Engine	1	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulic	1	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads	1	0	0	0	0
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control	1	0	0	0	0
Wheels	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#10544184 | ENGINE | September 18, 2013 | 20,000 miles

HARLEY DEALERSHIP TOLD ME TO UPGRADE THE CAM TENSIONER ON THE TWIN CAM 88 MOTOR FROM 1991-1996. THEY HAVE A TENDENCEY TO "EXPLODE" AFTER 20-25K MILES. $500 FOR THE PART #25284-11, $500-$1000 FOR LABOR. THERE IS NOTHING IN THE SERVICE MANUALS FOR CHECKING THIS PART. TO REPLACE IT REQUIRES A COMPLETE MOTOR TEAR DOWN. THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR A MOTOR PART NOT TO LAST OVER 20K MILES.

#10172221 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | October 20, 2006 | 15,107 miles

2005 HARLEY ULTRA REAR BRAKES FAILED. *TS THE FRICTION MATERIAL HAD FALLEN OFF THE BACKING PLATE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE PADS HIMSELF. ALMOST TWO MONTHS LATER THE REAR WHEEL DEVELOPED A 10 INCH SPLIT WHICH CAUSED THE BIKE TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE BIKE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER THE TECH PUT THE NEW WHEEL ON HE TOOK THE BIKE FOR A TEST DRIVE. UPON RETURNING TO THE SHOP THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE FRICTION MATERIAL HAD FALLEN OFF THE BACKING PLATE. THE TECH REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, BUT NOT UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

#10172221 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | October 20, 2006 | 15,107 miles

2005 HARLEY ULTRA REAR BRAKES FAILED. *TS THE FRICTION MATERIAL HAD FALLEN OFF THE BACKING PLATE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE PADS HIMSELF. ALMOST TWO MONTHS LATER THE REAR WHEEL DEVELOPED A 10 INCH SPLIT WHICH CAUSED THE BIKE TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE BIKE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER THE TECH PUT THE NEW WHEEL ON HE TOOK THE BIKE FOR A TEST DRIVE. UPON RETURNING TO THE SHOP THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE FRICTION MATERIAL HAD FALLEN OFF THE BACKING PLATE. THE TECH REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, BUT NOT UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

#10172221 | WHEELS | October 20, 2006 | 15,107 miles

2005 HARLEY ULTRA REAR BRAKES FAILED. *TS THE FRICTION MATERIAL HAD FALLEN OFF THE BACKING PLATE. THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE PADS HIMSELF. ALMOST TWO MONTHS LATER THE REAR WHEEL DEVELOPED A 10 INCH SPLIT WHICH CAUSED THE BIKE TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. THE BIKE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE WHEEL UNDER WARRANTY. AFTER THE TECH PUT THE NEW WHEEL ON HE TOOK THE BIKE FOR A TEST DRIVE. UPON RETURNING TO THE SHOP THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED. THE FRICTION MATERIAL HAD FALLEN OFF THE BACKING PLATE. THE TECH REPLACED THE FRONT PADS, BUT NOT UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED.

#10167493 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | September 6, 2006 | 12,047 miles

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE HYDRAULIC REAR BRAKE DID NOT WORK AT ALL. THE FRONT BRAKE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE BRAKING. THE ROAD CONDITION WAS HARD SURFACED. ALSO, THE SECOND TIME THE FRONT BRAKE LINING PAD HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR DUE TO HIGH VOLUME OF WORK AND INSTEAD THE CONTACT FIXED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED BUT WAS ADVISED THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 10/17/2006 - *NM

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