There is a crack in the rear swing arm from top to bottom. Have been reading on line forums. Apparently this has been going on for years. Why no recall ?
The worst 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
- Tires1
Recalls 1
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
- Risk
- This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. 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.
Recall number 02V002000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT 6
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.
What 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I own a harley davidson and the horns on these bikes are a hazard. My bikes horn sounds like a dead duck when it does make noise, and there are 1000's of others who make this same complaint on numerous internet harley forums. These horns are a safety issue and harley davidson knows that these horn quit working on even their new bikes. My bike is a 2001 electra glide. Harley davidson should be forced into a recall on their cheap horns, or come up with a better product that works.
Front brakes making a swoosh type noise when brakes are not applied. Front and rear brake pads have been replaced 3 times within 15000 miles. Rear tire has had to be replaced 3 times in 15000 miles due to wear. Was told by 3 harley davidon dealers this was common due to weight of motorcycle.
Manufacturer's powder coating flaking away and frame severely rusting. Dt
While riding motorcycle at 70 MPH it started to blow out oil through carburetor onto consumer's legs. While oil was burning, consumer had to keep focus on road to avoid an accident. *ak consumer was burned due to incident and there was some property damage.
Front brakes started squelling at the first day of ownership. Has been reported with no response. Returned to dealer two times. Refused to repair said they have tried to repair in past with no success.
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Questions about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT
Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT reliable?
Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT, 2.0 times a typical FLHT model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Harley-Davidson FLHT have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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