2003 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 12 Flht model years — 7th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
95,000median miles

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

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1 recall

Exterior Lighting

May 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V218000 · 31,070 vehicles

Problem: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.

Risk: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on June 3, 2004. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Customers can 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

Electrical System1
Power Train1
Structure1

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

2003 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flht years

2000: 1 complaints20002001: 6 complaints20012002: 6 complaints20022003: 2 complaints20032004: 1 complaints20042005: 1 complaints20052006: 1 complaints20062007: 4 complaints20072008: 4 complaints20082009: 8 complaints200982010: 1 complaints20102019: 3 complaints20193

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht, the latest from May 7, 2004 (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 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), power train (1), structure (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.