2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
15
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
The 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING has received a total of 15 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemhorn (5 complaints), Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING, potentially affecting up to 12,693 vehicles.
Recall 04V465000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 2,828 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
Consequence: THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
View full details →Recall 04V607000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 9,501 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
Consequence: IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER RUNNING OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 7, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.
View full details →Recall 04E094000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
| 364 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES USED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT, P/NOS 61338-02, 62169-02A, 61338-94D, AND 62169-95C FOR USE ON CERTAIN 2005 CARBURETED SPORTSTERS, DYNA, SOFTAIL, AND TOURING MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THESE VALVES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
Consequence: IF THE BIKE WERE OPERATING WITH THE VALVE IN THE 'ON' POSITION, THE BIKE COULD RUN OUT OF FUEL, THE EXPECTED FUEL RESERVE WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. THIS COULD LEAD TO THE DRIVER RUNNING OUT OF GAS WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL VALVE AND REPLACE IT, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080. IF YOU HAVE HAD OR INSTALLED A REPLACEMENT FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE IN YOUR MOTORCYCLE, PLEASE TAKE YOUR...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
15 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemhorn | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemwiring | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE HORN ON MY 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE HORN IS VERY MUFFLED AND IS ONLY AUDIBLE FOR APPROX 50 FEET. *8NM
HORN CONTINUALLY FAILS TO OPERATE. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AND THERE IS NO FIX.*JB
FAULTY HORN ON HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES(FLHT),SAFETY HAZARD,WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. *JB
HORN CONTINUALLY FAILS TO OPERATE. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT IT IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH 2005 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES AND THERE IS NO FIX.*JB
THE HORN ON MY BRAND NEW 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC HAS NOT WORKED PROPERLY SINCE I HAVE HAD THE BIKE AND THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED THE BIKE TOLD ME THAT THEY CANNOT REPAIR THE HORN. *NM
Safety Rating for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING — 7 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING (current)
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING — 0 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING — 0 complaints
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING — 0 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TOURING — 2 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints