2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
The 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC 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 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical Systemwiring (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC, potentially affecting up to 167,628 vehicles.
Recall 05V151000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 167,628 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.
Consequence: THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.
Remedy: HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestorage | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I HAVE AN HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI 2002. I HAD A NEED TO OPEN THE FUEL TANK UP FOR MAINTENANCE. WHEN I OPENED IT I FOUND THAT THE LINER INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD COME LOOSE OVER 80% OF THE TANK. THIS WAS STARTING TO BREAK APART INTO SMALL PIECES AND HAD STARTED PLUGGING THE FUEL FILTER. THIS HAS A REAL POTENTIAL TO CAUSE ENGINE FUEL STARVATION ESPECIALLY AT HIWAY SPEEDS AND CAN CONTRIBUTE TO A SERIOUS REAR END COLLISION. THROUGH THE INTERNET HARLEY GROUPS I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE MOTORCYCLES.
FIRE HAZARD IF CABLES ARE NOT INSULATED BETWEEN TANK. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 6 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 10 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC (current)
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 0 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 0 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 3 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 8 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 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