2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI — 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 FXDI
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI 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 STEERING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Wheels (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI, potentially affecting up to 464 vehicles.
Recall 04E086000 — STEERING
| 464 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN HARLEY-DAVIDSON AFTERMARKET VOLTAGE REGULATOR COVERS, P/N 74593-04 THAT CAN BE INSTALLED ON 2004 AND 2005 FXD, FXDX, FXDI, FXDXI DYNA GLIDE MOTORCYCLES, OR 2005 FXDC AND FXDCI DYNA GLIDE MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THE COVER MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.
Consequence: CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE COVER AND THE FENDER TO LOCK TOGETHER, THEREBY LIMITING SUSPENSION TRAVEL AND STEERING, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES BY REMOVING THE ACCESSORY COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DECEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THERE IS BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ADJUSTER IN PLACE AND THE REAR WHEEL IN ALIGNMENT AND STEADY. WHEN THE BRACKET LOOSENED IT LET THE WHEEL LOOSE. THE BIKE WILL SHAKE, RATTLE AND SHIMMY. HAVE A MANUEL THAT SAYS THE BOLTS SHOULD BE 25 TO 30 LBS FOR THE TORQUE. THE ACTUAL TEXT IN THE MANUEL SHOWED TO DO THE PROCEDURE AND THERE WAS INCORRECT INFORMATION. THIS HAPPENED AROUND MAY 30, 2005. CONTACTED THE DEALER, THEY TORQUED IT DOWN, BUT 1500 MILES LATER IT DID THE SAME THING.
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI — 0 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI (current)
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDI — 4 complaints
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