2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. Newest first.
On certain dyna, XL, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Risk and remedy
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries1 deaths
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Tl*the contact owns 2003 harley davidson dyna glide fxdl. The contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the twin cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
Tl*the contact owns 2003 harley davidson dyna glide fxdl. The contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the twin cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance since there were no related recalls. The motorcycle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 58,000. updated 6/8/11 *cn updated 06/23/11
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage
My harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. the later being the date of indicant. the stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the primary and scenery jets. *Jb
- Power train › Manual transmission
While riding the motorcycle the driver felt a vibration in the rear. the rear wheel suddenly locked up and threw the driver to the ground. the dealer has been contacted. *nm
- Unknown or other
I am an attorney in 2 cases where 2003 models of harley davidson motorcycles, being driven just a few miles away from the dealers after purchase, suffered catastrophic failures of the front forks. One rider died, and the other suffered severe injury. Porosity of the fork appears to have been a…
I am an attorney in 2 cases where 2003 models of harley davidson motorcycles, being driven just a few miles away from the dealers after purchase, suffered catastrophic failures of the front forks. One rider died, and the other suffered severe injury. Porosity of the fork appears to have been a substantial factor of the failures. One occurred in june 2003; and the other, the fatality occurred in oregon in october 2003. I have listed only the fatality information below. Investigation IS continuing. *jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Fuel system, other › Storage › Fuel gauge system · Power train › Manual transmission · Suspension
Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. The shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. The transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *Ts. There was also a rattle in the motor when…
Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. The shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. The transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *Ts. There was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left. *jb
- Equipment
There was a problem with the kick stand, and the motorcycle collapsed. *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Turning signal and brake light wiring IS in way of rear wheel,wire could be cut and result in vehicle failure. *ak
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.
- 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.
- 10139399TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight range. This optimizes performance and maintains low mechanical noise in operation. The connecting rod bore can also distort slightly in operation due to stress relaxation. As a result, bearing clearance decreases due to the contact zone broadening and the load being distributed over more rollers. The combination of a bore being slightly out of round and reduced bearing clearance can result in varying degrees of resistance through the range of motion. Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.
- 10090280This document will outline inspection and measurement procedures for gerotor style oil pumps. It provides inspection procedures only without specifications.
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