2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
The 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Power Trainaxle Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI, 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 FLSTCI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I BROUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE TO MY DEALER, NORTH TEXAS HARLEY DAVIDSON, ON MARCH 13TH TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK FIXED UNDER THE WARRANTY WHICH WAS SET TO EXPIRE ON MAY 14TH. THE LEAK WAS REPAIRED AND I WAS CHARGED THE $50 DEDUCTIBLE. I PICKED UP THE MOTORCYCLE AT ABOUT 6:00 PM. I DROVE IT THE 4 - 5 MILES FROM THE DEALER TO MY HOME AND PARKED IT IN MY GARAGE. THAT EVENING, I BEGAN CLEANING THE MOTORCYCLE AS THE DEALER DID NOT CLEAN IT TO MY SATISFACTION. I FOUND, TO MY COMPLETE ASTONISHMENT, THAT A PORTION OF THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY WAS NOW APART AND HANGING FROM THE REAR AXLE. I WAS SHOCKED BY THE FACT THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED DRIVING HOME BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT OR DAMAGE CAUSED WHILE AT THE DEALER. I CERTIFY TO YOU THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT IN THAT CONDITION WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER. THE DEFECTIVE PART MARRED THE TIRE, SCRATCHED THE ALUMINUM PORTION OF THE REAR AXLE, AND DAMAGED THE BELT. THIS TYPE OF COMPONENT FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN LIFE THREATENING AS THE HANGING INSIDE PORTION OF THE PULLEY RUBBED AGAINST THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE AND COULD HAVE BECOME LODGED IN THE REAR WHEEL SPOKES. AT THE TIME OF THIS WRITING, NEITHER THE DEALER OR HARLEY DAVIDSON WAS WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. HARLEY DAVIDSON STATED THAT IT WAS NOT THEIR PROBLEM BUT A DEALER PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PARTS THAT FAILED. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI (current)
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 3 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 2 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 5 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 2 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
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