Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flstci

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 5 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V151000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
167,628
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-14
Owners notified
2005-06-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Tires218,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic117,168 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior12,900 mi

The 2004 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.