2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI 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 Equipment (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI, 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 FLSTNI
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
METEZLER ME 880 MT90B16 M/C TL I PURCHASED METZELER ME 880 TIRES. WITH 400 MILES ON THEM SIDE WALL STARTED CRACKING AND BULGING, MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE UNCONTROLLABLE. I TALKED TO SCOTT GRIFFIN AT METZELER AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES. I DO NOT KNOW THE DATE CODE ON THE TIRE BECAUSE THEY TOOK THEM. THIS TIRE MODEL SHOULD BE CHECKED. THE FRONT TIRE WAS VISIBLY CHECKED AND THERE WAS A HUGE BUBBLE IN IT. THE REAR TIRE WAS VISIBLY CHECKED BUT NO BULGE YET AND THERE WAS ONLY 400 MILES ON THEM. *TR
METEZLER ME 880 MT90B16 M/C TL I PURCHASED METZELER ME 880 TIRES. WITH 400 MILES ON THEM SIDE WALL STARTED CRACKING AND BULGING, MAKING THE MOTORCYCLE UNCONTROLLABLE. I TALKED TO SCOTT GRIFFIN AT METZELER AND THEY REPLACED THE TIRES. I DO NOT KNOW THE DATE CODE ON THE TIRE BECAUSE THEY TOOK THEM. THIS TIRE MODEL SHOULD BE CHECKED. THE FRONT TIRE WAS VISIBLY CHECKED AND THERE WAS A HUGE BUBBLE IN IT. THE REAR TIRE WAS VISIBLY CHECKED BUT NO BULGE YET AND THERE WAS ONLY 400 MILES ON THEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI — 0 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLSTNI (current)
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