2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg recalls and problems

The 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg has 1 recall and 4 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 10 Fxdwg model years — 2nd most.

1recalls
4complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
11,850median 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

Service Brakes

Jan 24, 2003 · NHTSA campaign 03V005000 · 1,762 vehicles

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake line assemblies could fracture internally.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES COULD FRACTURE INTERNALLY.

Risk: This condition could allow the line to leak brake fluid, which could cause loss of the rear brake function, possibly without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the rear brake line. Owner notification began on February 17, 2003. 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.

Harley-Davidson recall no. 0107. 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

Fuel System1
Power Train1
Structure1
Suspension1

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

Complaints by year filed

2003: 1 complaints200312005: 1 complaints20052011: 1 complaints20112018: 1 complaints20181

2002 vs. other Harley-Davidson Fxdwg years

2000: 2 complaints20002001: 3 complaints20012002: 4 complaints20022003: 3 complaints20032005: 1 complaints20052007: 2 complaints20072008: 13 complaints2008132010: 3 complaints20102012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20131

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

Questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, the latest from Jan 24, 2003 (service brakes). 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 Fxdwg?

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