2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 1 recall and 26 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 8 Flhtcui model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
26complaints
3crashes
0fires
2injuries
11,400median 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

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).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System17
Engine5
Fuel System2
Equipment1
Power Train1
Tires1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Wheels1

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

Complaints by year filed

2003: 1 complaints20032004: 6 complaints20042005: 7 complaints200572008: 3 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20092010: 2 complaints20102012: 1 complaints20122014: 3 complaints20142016: 1 complaints20162021: 1 complaints20211

2003 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui years

2000: 13 complaints20002001: 8 complaints20012002: 8 complaints20022003: 26 complaints2003262004: 4 complaints20042005: 5 complaints20052006: 15 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20071

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

Questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, 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 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (17), engine (5), fuel system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.