2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
The 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I FILED A COMPLAINT ON 9/14/2004, ODI 10091015. THIS IS SUPPLEMENTAL TO THAT COMPLAINT. ADDITIONAL RESEARCH TURNED UP INFORMATION ABOUT AN OIL DELIVERY PROBLEM INHERENT IN THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON TWIN CAM 88 AND TWIN CAM 88B ENGINES. AN ARTICLE IN THE MARCH 2003 EDITION OF EASY RIDERS MAGAZINE OUTLINES HOW TO REPAIR A FACTORY-DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE. THE OIL PUMP RELIEF VALVE STICKS AND DEPRIVES CRITICAL ENGINE COMPONENTS OF LUBRICATION. IF THE RELIEF VALVE STICKS LONG ENOUGH, THE ENGINE WILL DETONATE, CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. ACCORDING TO THE MAGAZINE ARTICLE, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN KNOWN ABOUT SINCE JUST AFTER THE INTRODUCTION OF THESE ENGINE MODELS, APPROXIMATELY IN 1999. FORTUNATELY, THE ENGINE ON MY MOTORCYCLE FAILED AT LOW SPEED, AND I DID NOT CRASH. HOWEVER, A HIGH-SPEED ENGINE FAILURE ON A MOTORCYCLE WOULD CERTAINLY BE DANGEROUS TO THE RIDER. *JB
WORN OUT ENGINE AT 3.5 YEARS OLD AND 43,000 MILES
Safety Rating for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
54 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
INFORMATION ON CHANGING THE IDLE SPEED SETTING ON 2001 SOFTAIL EFI VEHICLES. *TT
54 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SUBJECT REGARDING 2001 SOFTAIL OWNERS MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT
54 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT CAM TO CAM TIMING COULD BE INCORRECT AFTER REPLACEMENT CAMSHAFTS ARE ASSEMBLED IN THE SUPPORT PLATE. SEE THIS INFORMATION REGARDING TC-88 CAMSHAFT REPLACEMENT. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 1 complaint
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 0 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 7 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (current)
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 5 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 8 complaints
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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