2005 Harley-Davidson Flhp recalls and problems

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhp has 1 recall and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Feb 27, 2008 · NHTSA campaign 08V090000 · 5,947 vehicles

Problem: Harley-Davidson is recalling 5,947 my 2005-2007 flhp, flhpi, flhtp, flhtpi, flhpe and flhpei police and escort motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (ABS). Inconsistencies in the routing of the brake lines can cause abrasion of the brake lines and hoses. In some cases, this condition has caused brake fluid leaks.

Original NHTSA wording

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, FLHPI, FLHTP, FLHTPI, FLHPE AND FLHPEI POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS). INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. IN SOME CASES, THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.

Risk: Loss of brake fluid could lead to loss of brake function, which could lead to a crash resulting in injury or death.

Original NHTSA wording

LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, if necessary. Brake line retention and clutch cable positioning devices will also be installed to prevent future abrasion to the brake lines. The recall began on February 29, 2008. Owners May contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Harley-Davidson recall no. 0134.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

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Questions

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhp have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhp, the latest from Feb 27, 2008 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhp?

Few complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhp.