2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
The 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI 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 Exterior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 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 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY WHEN I HEARD A STRANGE SOUND AND LOSS OF POWER SO PULLED OFF THE FREEWAY TO CHECK IT OUT. WHEN I PULLED OVER, COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING WRONG SO ATTEMPTED TO GO AGAIN AND THE BIKE WOULD NOT GO ANYWHERE. HAD IT TOWED TO THE HOUSE AND THE NEXT DAY I FOUND THAT ALL 5 OF THE CHROME BOLTS ON THE REAR DRIVE BELT PULLEY HAVE ALL SHEARED. CALLED THE HARLEY DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD THE TIRES REPLACED JUST A MONTH EARLIER AND THEY SAID THAT IT WAS NOT AN ISSUE OF THEIRS AND WOULD NOT HELP ME. SAID THEY WOULD NOT HAVE REMOVED TO REPLACE THE REAR TIRE. AFTER RESEARCHING THE NET I FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL BIKES THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE SO ID THOUGHT I WOULD REPORT IT.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE. KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SOFTAIL MODELS AND NO RECALL BY COMPANY. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 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 — 1 complaint
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 3 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI (current)
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 5 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTCI — 2 complaints
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