2002 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and problems

The 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht has 1 recall and 6 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is engine.

How the 2002 compares

High

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 12 Flht model years — 3rd most.

1recalls

6complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

34,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

Does your car have an open recall?
Recalls apply to specific vehicles. Only a VIN lookup on NHTSA's official site shows whether yours is affected and still unrepaired.

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

Jan 4, 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V002000 · 28,949 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE CLIPS THAT RETAIN THE WIRING FOR THE FRONT FENDER TIP LIGHT CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FENDER, CAUSING THE WIRES TO FRAY AND SHORT.

Risk: This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).

Original NHTSA wording

THIS COULD CAUSE THE LIGHTING SYSTEM FUSE TO BLOW, LEAVING THE VEHICLE WITHOUT AN OPERATIONAL FRONT FENDER TIP LIGHT, HEADLIGHT, TAILLIGHT, RUNNING LIGHTS, AND PASSING LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED).

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began January 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flht years

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Questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht, the latest from Jan 4, 2002 (exterior lighting). 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 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention engine (3), electrical system (1), exterior lighting (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.