2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN 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 Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN, 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 FLSTN
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FUEL LINE "QUICK DISCONNECT" O-RING SEAL LEAKS AT ITS COUPLING TO THE FUEL TANK. O-RING MAY FAIL WITHOUT PRIOR SYMPTOM AND LEAK GAS ON TO ENGINE AT A LOCATION THAT MAY CAUSE A FIRE SPARKED FROM THE IGNITION COIL PACK LOCATED REARWARD OF THE COUPLING. MAY ALSO IGNITE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM ON SOME MODELS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS OR SERVICE BULLETINS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AT THIS TIME. THE CONCERN AFFECTS NEARLY ALL MODELS EQUIPPED WITH FUEL INJECTION WHICH WAS INTRODUCED IN 1999. THIS ENCOMPASSES HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF UNITS AND IS VERY COMMON IN DISCUSSIONS ON FORUMS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 0 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN (current)
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 10 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTN — 2 complaints
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