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2003 Harley-Davidson FltriProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints42 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri has problems

4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system11
Engine10
Engine and engine cooling10
Exterior lighting10
Service brakes, hydraulic10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 04V-218 · May 7, 2004 · 31,070 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 04V-134 · Mar 18, 2004 · 81,496 vehicles

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

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other Fltri year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Fltri median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fltri owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER CAUSING ENGINE SUDDENLY TO QUIT WHILE RIDING HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V134000 THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED SERIOUS BODILY INJURIES WHEN HE CRASHED INTO A TREE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONSUMER WAS…
Complaint 10108825 · Dec 3, 2004

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