2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
The 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL LINE INSIDE OF MOTORCYCLE GAS TANK IS TOO LONG ON EARLIER MODELS OF H-D FUEL INJECTED MOTORCYCLES. IN TIME, VIBRATION WEARS A SMALL HOLE IN THIS LINE, CAUSING THE MOTOR TO STALL OUT WHEN STOPPING. IN EARLY 2004 I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY AND THE BIKE STALLED. THE CAR BEHIND CAME VERY CLOSE TO REAR-ENDING ME. BEFORE I REALIZED WHAT HAPPEN, HE WAS ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM MY REAR TIRE. I PULLED IN THE CLUTCH AND QUICKLY LET IT OUT TO START THE BIKE AGAIN BUT WAS IN FOURTH OR FIFTH GEAR SO I HAD TO QUICKLY DOWN-SHIFT TO FIRST TO GET MOVING AGAIN. THE CAR BEHIND ME GOT EVEN CLOSER AS I WAS DOING THIS (ALL THIS HAPPENED IN A SECOND OR TWO). IT'S AMAZING HOW FAST A MOTORCYCLE DECELERATES WHEN THE MOTOR QUITS. THE BIKE STALLED OUT NUMEROUS TIMES THAT SUMMER AND THE FOLLOWING TWO YEARS (2005 & 2006). IF A CAR WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE MOTORCYCLE WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I COULD'VE BEEN REAR-ENDED. I TOOK THE BIKE IN FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT THE H-D DEALER COULD NOT REPEAT IT BECAUSE (I REALIZED THE FOLLOWING YEAR) IT ONLY DID THIS WHEN THE GAS TANK GOT BELOW 3/8 OF A TANK. WHEN I ORIGINALLY TOOK IT IN FOR SERVICE, I DROPPED IT OFF WITH A FULL TANK. ONLY THREE YEARS LATER DID I GET IT SERVICED AT A H-D DEALER THAT THEY TOLD ME IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO ALL THE EARLY FUEL-INJECTED MODELS AND THAT H-D CORRECTED THE PROBLEM ON LATER MODELS (MINE IS A 2001 FATBOY). H-D REFUSES TO PAY FOR MY SERVICE ($153) AND I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. IT IS TRULY A SAFETY ISSUE AND WILL ONLY BE A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A HARLEY RIDER IS KILLED BECAUSE OF IT (IF IT HAS NOT HAPPENED ALREADY). *JB
Safety Rating for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI (current)
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 0 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 1 complaint
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 0 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 2 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints