Purchased tires in july 6th 2007@"motor cycle super store .com" had them mounted at all american harley davidson hughesville md july 23rd 2007. The tires had less than 200 miles on them. Sept 2nd riding on us 1 north to pa. Traveling 50 MPH,in sunny dry weather at about 75 degrees, no traffic , no construction on road, our rear tire blew out. Causing us to lose control hit guard rail and injuries to both driver and passenger. Driver had tbi, 8 broken ribs # 3- 10, punctured lung, broken collar and shoulder blade bones on right side, coma and hospital stay of 5 weeks and continued medical care and surgeries. The passenger received 5 broken ribs and shattered collar bone on right side and a broken left thumb. Bone graph surgery may be needed to repair collar bone. There was approximately 8,000. In damage to the bike. 300,000 to driver and 50,000 in medical expenses to the passengers that health insurance paid out. So far.
The worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti problems
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Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti 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.
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Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti, close to a typical Flhti model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti?
Tires, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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