2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC Problems, Recalls & Safety Rating

Overview of the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC

The 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (3 complaints), Wheels (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC

9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers

Complaints: 3

Wheels

Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury 1 Death

Electrical System

Complaints: 1

Engine And Engine Cooling

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Deaths
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers	3	0	0	0
Wheels	2	2	1	1
Electrical System	1	0	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	1	0	0	0
Structurebody	1	0	0	0
Tires	1	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#10483198 | TIRES | November 2, 2012 | 70,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA (N/A) EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN COMMANDER 2 TIRES, SIZE: 140/90/B16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED CRACKS WITHIN THE TREAD OF THE REAR TIRE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THAT HE SHOULD PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 8,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

#10449044 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | February 23, 2012 | 22,700 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE BUT WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY HAVING SEVERAL PARTS REPLACED INCLUDING A NEW BATTERY AND AN IGNITION SWITCH BUT THE REPAIRS DID NOT COMPLETELY REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,066.

#10280456 | STRUCTURE:BODY | August 14, 2009 | 8,000 miles

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR WAS FAILING AND SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FLOORBOARD HAS ONLY ONE BOLT. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE THIRD TIME REGARDING THIS ISSUE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON (REFERENCE NUMBER 993461). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.

#10196667 | WHEELS | July 18, 2007 | 27,000 miles Crash 1 Injury 1 Death

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. HE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS BRAIN DEAD AND PASSED AWAY THE NEXT DAY. THE ROAD SURFACE WAS SMOOTH AND DRY. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.

#10099179 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | November 1, 2004 | N/A miles

THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

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