2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
The 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (2 complaints), Power Train (1 complaint), and Vehicle Speed Control (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONERS AND THE PRIMARY CHAIN TENSIONER. CAM CHAIN TENSIONER PREMATURELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. RIDER WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HOME TO RETURN BEFORE ACCIDENT OR MAJOR DAMAGE OCCURED.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WIDE GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERS' HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (557 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405 (203) 315-4759) FOR A CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE SEIZED AND FAILED TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO RETAINER NUT SCREWS FRACTURED AND THE SCREWS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE, STATING THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS OLD AND NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WIDE GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERS' HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (557 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405 (203) 315-4759) FOR A CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE SEIZED AND FAILED TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO RETAINER NUT SCREWS FRACTURED AND THE SCREWS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE, STATING THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS OLD AND NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ *TR
THE THROTTLE CABLE SNAPPED AT THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL (NOT THE CARB END) AS I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. AS I COULDN'T OPEN THE THROTTLE BEYOND IDLE, I WAS FORCED TO "CREEP" AT ABOUT 10 MPH ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THIS WAS DANGEROUS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 2 complaints
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 1 complaint
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 8 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 2 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG (current)
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 5 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG — 1 complaint
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