2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtci recalls and problems

The 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtci has 2 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2002 compares

Average

Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 6 Flhtci model years — 4th most.

2recalls

2complaints

0crashes

0fires

0injuries

51,000median 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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2 recalls

Electrical System

Mar 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V134000 · 81,496 vehicles

Problem: On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.

Risk: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began April 23, 2004. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Harley-Davidson recall no. 0113.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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

Electrical System2

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

2002 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flhtci years

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtci have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns covering the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtci, the latest from Mar 18, 2004 (electrical system). 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 Flhtci?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.