Running lights (headlight, tail light, etc.) fail due to front fender tip light wiring rubbing on front tire, causing fuse to blow because of bare wires grounding out. There was a recall done on this bike before I picked it up at the dealers when it was new. This quick fix that harley davidson has done for their recall does not work. I have talked to other owners of 2001 and 2002 flht and flhtc models who have had the recalls done and have had the same problem. I talked with the dealer and decided not to have them fix this problem. I instead disconnected the wiring harness for this light and have removed it. This is a very dangerous problem at night and I refuse to have this happen again, since they could not make it work with the first recall attempt.
The worst 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- Steering1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Lights1
- 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 2002 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 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Component 1 -cruise control accelerates unexpectedly without operator imput.. Dealer has inspected and cannot find cause, problem continues. Component 2 - engine coughs when accelerating from low speed and causes vehicle to stall, could cause minor to major accident depending on situation. Dealer has inspected and cannot find cause, problem continues.
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Questions about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
Is the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, fewer than a typical Flhtc model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is lights (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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