2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
The 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL 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 UNKNOWN OR OTHER. The most commonly reported problems involve the Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasolinedelivery (1 complaint), and Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL, potentially affecting up to 1,009 vehicles.
Recall 01I001000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 1,009 vehicles affected
Defect: THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 MODEL DYNA LOW RIDER (FXDL) MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH JIFFY STAND LEGS WHICH MAY NOT FULLY LOCK IN THE DOWN OR FORWARD POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER POSIBLE CAUSING IJURY TO THE DRIVER OR A PEDESTRIAN.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED JIFFY STAND LEG FREE OF CHARGE. HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT PROGRAM TO INSTALL A REVISED JIFFY STAND LEG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedelivery | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE SHIFT LEVER WAS INOPERATIVE.*AK *JB
MOTORCYCLE BUMPED FROM BEHIND ON SLICK ROAD. LAYED DOWN ON SIDE HARD ENOUGH FOR TURN SIGNALS ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE BROKEN AND SMALL SCRATCH APPROXAMENTLY 1/4-1/2 INCH IN SIZE. WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON BOARD. FUEL LINE SEPARATED IN MID LINE LIGHT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE, POURING FUEL FROM LEAK AND FROM CARBORATOR ONTO HOT ENGINE CATCHING ON FIRE. CYCLE TOTAL LOSS.
MOTORCYCLE BUMPED FROM BEHIND ON SLICK ROAD. LAYED DOWN ON SIDE HARD ENOUGH FOR TURN SIGNALS ON THE RIGHT SIDE TO BE BROKEN AND SMALL SCRATCH APPROXAMENTLY 1/4-1/2 INCH IN SIZE. WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS ON BOARD. FUEL LINE SEPARATED IN MID LINE LIGHT SIDE OF MOTORCYCLE, POURING FUEL FROM LEAK AND FROM CARBORATOR ONTO HOT ENGINE CATCHING ON FIRE. CYCLE TOTAL LOSS.
MAIN FUEL LINE FELL OFF OF CARBURETOR, FUEL DUMPED ONTO DRIVER AND HOT ENGINE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL — 4 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL — 6 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL (current)
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL — 10 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL — 1 complaint
- 2006 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDL — 0 complaints
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