Consumer received a recall for replacement of amp fuse. No parts were available. Service managers keith or dale. *Ak
Vehicle safety record
2001 Harley-Davidson FL Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 fire. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2000 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical FL year, for its age
#347 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Harley-Davidson FL problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving at 65 m.P.H. In heavy rush hour morning traffic,motorcycle stalled out in high speed lane.Had to cross 3 lanes of traffic to get to breakdown lane with no power whatsoever to my engine,coasting to a stop.Just missed being a fatality from an 18 wheeler.Upon inspection key switch on gas tank dashpanel was found to have a burned away electrical connector. From a wire fire.Fire burned itself out,melting connection and de-enegising the ignition system causing stalling,but stopping fire.Smoke was noted...
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under the dash panel upon stopping the motorcycle.This is a reoccuring problem with several of my friends and the manufacturer willnot honor the switch as a recall.This is a major problem.Somebody will be killed from this!One friend has a 2000 model year flstc and had replaced the switch 3 times twice the failure has caused near fatal results on the highway,due to power failure in heavy traffic.My motorcycle is a source of tranportation, not a pleasure toy. I rely on it daily and have almost 10,000 miles on it in a year.I donot want to be a red spot on your highway.Please notify me as to what can be done.Thank you for you time.Doug hill.*Ak
Harley-Davidson FL: every year compared
All FL years2001 Harley-Davidson FL vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Harley-Davidson FL | 2 | 0 | C | |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 7 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtci | 6 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht | 6 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide | 5 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhpi | 4 | 2 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhr | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide | 2 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhri | 2 | 1 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL
Does the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the electrical system (2).
How many complaints has the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 29, 2001 and the latest on June 22, 2004. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 1 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Harley-Davidson FL a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Harley-Davidson FL year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Harley-Davidson FL years have the most complaints?
1996 (3), 2001 (2), 1965 (1). See every Harley-Davidson FL year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Harley-Davidson FL has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data