Vehicle with approx. 36k miles. Cam chain tensioner shoes, one worn down about 50%, the other completely disintegrated with pieces floating around within the engine and bearings. Potential for cam timing to be affected or shoe material to cause bearing to seize.
The worst 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Engine3
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Steering1
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 Flhtc 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 Flhtc owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: the engine in the motorcycle was making noises. The consumer spoke with dealer on this matter and they said there was a need for repair but it would be at the consumers expense. This was a regular maintenance item but the factory will not acknowledge. The cam chain tensioners were wearing too soon. Consumer made repairs out of pocket. No problems since the repair. *jb camshaft drive/bearing were replaced.
The vehicle died while driving almost causing a crash. This was due to a short in the charging system. The dealer infromed me that they have many of these failures. The manufacturer is not will to stand behing the vehicle.
The gas gauge drops normally from "full" to approx. '1/2 full', then in no consistent manner (time or mileage wise)...it drops to 'empty'. This causes the driver to have no reliability on the fuel system and he/she may end up stranded in a remote area or stall in traffic. This is due to fuel gauge inaccuracy. This problem has been noted to harley, by multiple flh (and other flh model) owners. Thanks.
Front brakes started squeling at the first day of ownership. Has been reported with no response.
Consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and motorcycle shutdown without prior warning, and lost power. Dealership was aware of problem.
Motorcycle was lightly tied down by handle bars when consumer noticed it was loose, and saw that handle bars were pulled down into gas tank. Triple clamp that held handles to front forks were loose.
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Questions about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, 1.8 times a typical Flhtc model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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