2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC has received a total of 3 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 problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Steering (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 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 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILURE CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO ENGINE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE IF ENGINE LOCKS UP. I WAS INFORMED BY A SALES PERSON NAMED [XXX] AT EAGLE HARLEY DAVIDSON IN LAFAYETTE IN THAT I HAD A MOTORCYCLE WITH PROBLEM ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE CHAIN TENSIONER WILL FAIL CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. I ASKED WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL NOTICE AND HE SAID IT WAS NORMAL WEAR BUT WAS REDESIGNED ON NEWER MOTORCYCLES. I WAS TRYING TO TRADE MY MOTORCYCLE IN FOR A NEW ONE AND THAT IS WHEN HE SAID MINE WAS NOT WORTH MUCH BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, IT WOULD ALWAYS HAVE TO BE REPAIRED AND THAT IS WHY HARLEY DAVIDSON WENT TO A HYDRAULIC TENSIONER ON NEWER MOTORCYCLES. I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MOTORCYCLES AND AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF MAJOR REPAIRS OR INJURY TO MYSELF AND OTHERS IF FAILURE OCCURS AT HIGHWAY SPEED. I PHONED CORPORATE HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT ON RECALL AND NOT TO WORRY, BUT I DO. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR
2005 1450CC FRONT TIRES SHIMMIED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING CONSUMER TO DROP THE BIKE. *TS THE CONSUMER SON WAS INJURED. *JB
2005 1450CC FRONT TIRES SHIMMIED WHILE DRIVING CAUSING CONSUMER TO DROP THE BIKE. *TS THE CONSUMER SON WAS INJURED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 10 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 2 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 0 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 0 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC (current)
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 8 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 3 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 14 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTC — 1 complaint
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