2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtci
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtci. Newest first.
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 and remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Suspension
My 2001 harley-davidson had a frame failure on the swing arm (rear fork) where the axle bolt goes through the swing arm. After doing some research I found this to be a very common problem on the touring models 1997-2001. Harley-davidson did a recall in 2000 for the swing arm, they never changed the…
My 2001 harley-davidson had a frame failure on the swing arm (rear fork) where the axle bolt goes through the swing arm. After doing some research I found this to be a very common problem on the touring models 1997-2001. Harley-davidson did a recall in 2000 for the swing arm, they never changed the design until 2002. Harley-davidson has discontinued the swing arm for the 2001 touring bikes. The dealers I spoke to have told me that harley-davidson wants you upgrade to a 2002-2008 swing arm because the changed the design to prevent the swing arm failure from happening again, to upgrade the consumer must upgrade to a newer rear wheel,brake caliper,axle wheel bearings , and special bushings to accept the larger pivot shaft. at a cost of aprox. $2900.00 just for the parts.when the swing arm fails the only thing holding the rear wheel on the bike IS the drive belt and shock, if you lose a rear wheel on a motorcycle it IS almost certain death! I spoke with harley customer service and they seem it IS acceptable to have frame failure at 70,000 miles, when I asked how I was supposed to repair my bike with out the parts I was told to just weld it back together. However in my research I found people with failures at 30,000 miles. This IS a true safety issue on 1997-2001 touring bikes. .
- Suspension
The rear swing arm has failed above the wheel axle. Trying to order a new one from harley and they do not have a replacement one. I was told it's obsolete. I looked this up on google and found others with the same problem. My bike shop wants to get a used one and reinforce it by welding a plate above the axle shaft. I would feel better with a fix from harley. This may be my last harley. *tr
- Electrical system › Horn
The horn on my harley davidson, sounds like a half dead duck. My wife was in the car and I was behind her on my 2001 flhtci and I was blowing my horn and she could not hear it in the car with the windows up. These horns are not loud enough to be heard. Something needs to be done.*jb
- Engine and engine cooling
While driving at high speeds and at high temperatures oil sprayed from the air cleaner. the hot oil sprayed backwards onto the lower pants leg of the consumer. Also, the oil sprayed on the rear tire and the rear brake pad. dealer examined the vehicle ten times. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
Scpd purchased 4, 2001 flhpi, 3 of which have experienced belt separations. We have had several other flhpi since 1998 - 2002, without a single failure. All three are low speed separations. Dealer admitted a "problem" with belts in storage being defective, but "did not make it onto motorcycles". Harley said they will examin each case individually!*ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
When releasing handle bar it causes motorcycle to move to the left. dealer notified. *Ak *tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 11008736SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
- 11007544SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.8.8. Release Date: Week of August 5, 2024. New Features for Harley-Davidson vehicles: Advanced Module Replace for 2021 and later Revolution Max; 2023 and later CVO Touring; and 2024 Street Glide (FLHX), Road Glide (FLTRX). New Features for LiveWire vehicles: Updated calibrations for 2024 S2DM EV1/ EV6; 2024 S2MH EV1; and 2024 S2DM, S2MH. Changes: Added Hand Control Module (HCM) (Part No. 71500522A and 71500536A) for reflash support.
- 11005514GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
- 11001293SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Version 24.6.4. Release Date: Week of May 1, 2024. New Features for LiveWire S2DM and S2MH, 2024 Revolution Max, and 2024 Touring.
- 10248401GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and international applications.
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