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2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1

Owner Complaint

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

1

Service Bulletin

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI

The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheelsrim (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI, potentially affecting up to 7,571 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...

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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.

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Recall 04V573000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT

| 72 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN POLICE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A DEFECTIVE WIRING HARNESS. THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS ) IS WIRED THROUGH THE SAME FUSE CIRCUIT AS THE ABS MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHT.

Consequence: THE OPERATOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD LOSE POWER TO THE ABS WARNING LIGHT AT THE SAME TIME HE LOSES POWER TO THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM IF THIS PARTICULAR FUSE WOULD BLOW. THE WARNING LIGHT WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE DUE TO THE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE AND THE OPERATOR MIGHT NOT BE AWARE THAT THE ABS BRAKES WERE NOT FUNCTIONAL. THE GAUGES ARE ALSO WIRED THROUGH THIS FUSE CIRCUIT AND, SHOULD THIS FUSE FLOW, WOULD ALSO CEASE TO FUNCTION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

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Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI

1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10136280 | WHEELS:RIM | | N/A miles
DT: HARLEY DAVIDSON 2005 FLSTSCI - SPRINGER CLASSIC. THERE IS A LOT OF WHEEL WOBBLE DUE TO A BENT FRONT RIM. CONSUMER UNKNOWINGLY BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE WITH A BENT FRONT RIM. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FROM EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN SAID HE COULD FIND NO ROAD HAZARD CONDITIONS THAT COULD CAUSE THIS WOBBLE. THIS WAS MORE LIKELY CAUSED WHEN THE RIM WAS MANUFACTURED. THIS HAPPENED WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH, AND THEN AGAIN AT 80 MPH. IT IS MORE PREVALENT AT 40 MPH, AND IN A CURVE OR TURN. THE HANDLE BARS WILL ACTUALLY WOBBLE. ALSO, ALMOST LIKE CONSUMER WILL LOOSE HIS GRIP ON THEM. CONSUMER TRIED ON THREE DIFFERENT ATTEMPTS TO HAVE THIS RESOLVED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AT LEAST FIVE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME, THE MANUFACTURER BLAMED ROAD HAZARD. THE SECOND TIME, THE MANUFACTURER ATTRIBUTED IT TO POOR MAINTENANCE. THIRD TIME, IT WAS BLAMED ON POOR DEALER PREPARATION. FOURTH AND FIFTH TIMES IT WAS ATTRIBUTED TO POOR MAINTENANCE. DUE TO SPOOK ADJUSTMENT, AND 7,000 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE THEY WERE NOT GOING TO WARRANTY IT. TOOK IT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL DEALER, AS INDICATED IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THEY TOOK THE TIRE OFF THE RIM AND FOUND THE BEND IN THE RIM. THEY CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AGAIN AND INDICATED THEY HAD FOUND THE DEFECT. THE MANUFACTURER THEN WANTED A HISTORY OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS. THE CONSUMER DID HIS OWN MAINTENANCE, AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT WARRANTY THE RIM BECAUSE OF THIS. THE COST OF REPAIR WILL BE AROUND $600. *AK

Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI

Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

0120 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) BRAKE LINE ROUTING. SAFETY RECALL 0120. HARLEY-DAVIDSON 2005 FLHTPI, FLHIP AND FLHPEI MODEL YEAR POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTPI

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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