2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
The 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
VIBRATION OVER TIME CAN CAUSE COMPENSATORY OR NUT TO BACK OFF, ALLOWING METAL PARTICLES TO MOVE FREELY AROUND INTERNAL MOVING PARTS. CONCERN IS MECHANICAL FAILURE WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE. THERE ARE NO SCHEDULED CHECKS TO PREVENT THIS. OVER TIME CAM TENSION FAILS, CHECK OR REPLACEMENT IS AT 30-35000 MILES. THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS HAPPENING SOONER. CONCERN WAS AGAIN FREE FLOWING METAL INSIDE THE WORKING INTERNAL PARTS OF THE ENGINE. THERE WAS NOT A SCHEDULED CHECK PRIOR TO THE REPLACEMENT MILEAGE TO PREVENT THIS. NOTE: THERE WAS AN ADJUSTMENT MADE BUT NO CHECK REQUIRING PULLING THE CAMS AND CHECKING THE TENSION. DANGER: BOTH OF THESE HAVE THE ABILITY OF ALLOWING METAL FRAGMENTS TO STOP THE NORMAL WORKINGS OF THE ENGINE. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE IN OPERATION IT COULD CAUSE A LOCK UP AND POSSIBLE CRASH, ESPECIALLY WITH A NEW RIDER. THERE IS A RANGE OF YEARS AND I KNOW OF THREE TIMES THIS HAS HAPPENED IN THE PAST MONTH IN CALIFORNIA, RANGING FROM 2000-2004 SOFT TAILED WITH TC 88 ENGINES. THE INFORMATION I HAVE WAS THAT THESE PROBLEMS HAVE NOT REACHED THE PERCENT MARK NEEDED TO PUT OUT A RECALL. SOLUTION: SUGGESTED LOOKING INTO A DIFFERENT MAINTENANCE PLAN TO INCLUDE THESE ISSUES AND RECALL THOSE NEEDING CHECKS BASED ON NEW PLAN. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES — 1 complaint
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXST SERIES (current)
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