Tl* the contact owns a 2003 flhpi harley davidson motorcycle. While driving at 15 MPH and attempting to merge into traffic, the electrical components on the vehicle failed, as well as the brakes. The contact was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe head injuries. As a result, the contact was in a coma for 3 months. Before the crash occurred, the contact received the federal safety agency recall notice id number 04v134000 (electrical system: fuses and circuit breakers) and stated that the recalled part contributed to the crash. The police report number was not available. The manufacturer disagreed and stated that he crash was potentially due to driver error and would provide no assistance. The failure and current mileages were not available.
The worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
- Risk
- The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 04V218000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 04V134000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Police – Speaker Bracket
What 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhpi. While driving 55-70 MPH, the contact was informed that his tail light was flickering intermittently. He added dielectric grease to the vehicle and the failure ceased. He received recall notice # 04v218000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). Harley davidson stated that it was the third notice that was sent, however the contact stated it was his first. The same incident occurred years prior for his 1994 harley davidson. The contact stated that harley davidson is not keeping their word. The powertrain and engine size were unavailable. The current mileage is 10,000 and failure mileage was 5,000. Updated 08/01/07
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Questions about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi
Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi, 2.0 times a typical Flhpi model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and electrical system.
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