2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
The 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI has received a total of 4 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 Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds (2 complaints), Power Traindriveline (1 complaint), and Wheelsrim (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI, 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 FLSTFI
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheelsrim | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ON SATURDAY APRIL 15 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM PT TRAVELING EAST ON I-8, 1/2 MILE IN TO YUMA AZ, TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH, I HAD 5 BOLTS FAIL ON THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY ATTACHED TO MY REAR WHEEL. ONE BOLT FLEW FORWARD AND ONE FLEW BACK AND STRUCK ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE RIDER IN THE LEFT SHIN CAUSING MINOR INJURY (FIRST AID ONLY). THE REAR WHEEL DIDN'T LOCK UP SO AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. THIS COULD HAVE HAD A VERY DIFFERENT OUT COME HAD I BEEN ON WET PAVEMENT WHICH WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN ONE OF THE BOLTS HIT THE SWING ARM. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TRUCKED BACK TO MY HOME IN MISSION VIEJO CA WHERE I REMOVED THE REAR WHEEL. ALL FIVE BOLTS HAD BROKE OFF INSIDE THE WHEEL AT ABOUT WHERE THE TREADS ON THE BOLT START. THE BOLTS HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND WAS CHECKED AT THE 10K MAINT. AT 60LBS. PER THE MANUAL FOR THAT YEAR AND MODEL. ONLY MY SELF OR A HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE BIKE. I TOOK THE WHEEL AND PULLEY TO MY LOCAL HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP SERVICE AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH A THING. CAPISTRANO HD SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED THE HD HQ AND THEN RELAYED TO ME THAT HD WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. I CONTACTED HD DIRECTLY AND THEY AGAIN STATED THAT THE BIKE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY (LESS THAN A MONTH) AND THAT SINCE I TOOK THE WHEEL OFF AND THEY DIDN'T WISH TO EVEN LOOK AT THE WHEEL OR BOLTS. *JB
ON SATURDAY APRIL 15 AT APPROX. 3:30 PM PT TRAVELING EAST ON I-8, 1/2 MILE IN TO YUMA AZ, TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH, I HAD 5 BOLTS FAIL ON THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY ATTACHED TO MY REAR WHEEL. ONE BOLT FLEW FORWARD AND ONE FLEW BACK AND STRUCK ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE RIDER IN THE LEFT SHIN CAUSING MINOR INJURY (FIRST AID ONLY). THE REAR WHEEL DIDN'T LOCK UP SO AN ACCIDENT WAS AVOIDED. THIS COULD HAVE HAD A VERY DIFFERENT OUT COME HAD I BEEN ON WET PAVEMENT WHICH WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY CAUSED THE WHEEL TO LOCK WHEN ONE OF THE BOLTS HIT THE SWING ARM. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TRUCKED BACK TO MY HOME IN MISSION VIEJO CA WHERE I REMOVED THE REAR WHEEL. ALL FIVE BOLTS HAD BROKE OFF INSIDE THE WHEEL AT ABOUT WHERE THE TREADS ON THE BOLT START. THE BOLTS HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED TO MY KNOWLEDGE AND WAS CHECKED AT THE 10K MAINT. AT 60LBS. PER THE MANUAL FOR THAT YEAR AND MODEL. ONLY MY SELF OR A HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE BIKE. I TOOK THE WHEEL AND PULLEY TO MY LOCAL HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP SERVICE AND THEY STATED THAT THEY HAD NEVER SEEN SUCH A THING. CAPISTRANO HD SERVICE MANAGER CONTACTED THE HD HQ AND THEN RELAYED TO ME THAT HD WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING. I CONTACTED HD DIRECTLY AND THEY AGAIN STATED THAT THE BIKE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY (LESS THAN A MONTH) AND THAT SINCE I TOOK THE WHEEL OFF AND THEY DIDN'T WISH TO EVEN LOOK AT THE WHEEL OR BOLTS. *JB
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON, SOFT TAIL FATBOY. STOCK WHEELS AND TIRES. TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH ON I-8 ENTERING YUMA AZ. ALL 5 BOLTS HOLDING THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY TO THE REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF. ONE BOLT FLEW BACK AND HIT ANOTHER RIDER THUS CAUSING MINOR INJURY TO THE LEG. NOT REPORTED. BIKE DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS DAMAGED. PULLEY AND WHEEL WERE TAKEN TO HARLEY DAVIDSON, THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN FINDING THE CAUSE. MANY MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THIS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. BIKE HAS 16002 MILES AND THE BOLTS WERE LAST CHECKED AT 10KMILES FOR 60 FTLBS. *JB
2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON, SOFT TAIL FATBOY. STOCK WHEELS AND TIRES. TRAVELING AT APPROX. 75 MPH ON I-8 ENTERING YUMA AZ. ALL 5 BOLTS HOLDING THE MAIN DRIVE PULLEY TO THE REAR WHEEL BROKE OFF. ONE BOLT FLEW BACK AND HIT ANOTHER RIDER THUS CAUSING MINOR INJURY TO THE LEG. NOT REPORTED. BIKE DID NOT CRASH BUT WAS DAMAGED. PULLEY AND WHEEL WERE TAKEN TO HARLEY DAVIDSON, THEY ARE NOT INTERESTED IN FINDING THE CAUSE. MANY MECHANICS HAVE LOOKED AT THIS AND HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE. BIKE HAS 16002 MILES AND THE BOLTS WERE LAST CHECKED AT 10KMILES FOR 60 FTLBS. *JB
Safety Rating for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 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 — 1 complaint
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 0 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 1 complaint
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI (current)
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 0 complaints
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTFI — 2 complaints
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