2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf recalls and problems

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf has 1 recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2005 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 10 Flstf model years — 6th most.

1recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
4,711median 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

Equipment

Apr 14, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V151000 · 167,628 vehicles

Problem: Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the vin/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is MT90B21 and the inflation pressure as 30 PSI, whereas the correct tire size is MT90B16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 PSI.

Original NHTSA wording

CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.

Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.

Original NHTSA wording

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.

Remedy & notes

Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on June 6, 2005. Owners May contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

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.

What owners complain about

Electrical System1
Unknown or other1
Wheels1

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

2005 vs. other Harley-Davidson Flstf years

2000: 5 complaints20002001: 3 complaints20012002: 2 complaints20022005: 2 complaints20052006: 2 complaints20062007: 11 complaints2007112008: 1 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092010: 3 complaints20102011: 2 complaints20112

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2005. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf, the latest from Apr 14, 2005 (equipment). 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 Flstf?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (1), unknown or other (1), wheels (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.