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.
1994-2007 · 14 model years
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems by year
Owners have filed 92 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui across 14 model years, and it has 4 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (26), while 2007 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the engine & cooling.
- Complaints
- 92
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 11
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 10
- Deaths
- 2
Flhtcui complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Flhtcui problems
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui recalls 4
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.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Latest Flhtcui complaints
Rear brakes. Can place rider in extreme danger it the event of a crash when losing rear brakes due to a hole in the brake line caused by friction against the clutch cable in factory routing of the line and cable. I called Harley Davidson customer service to see is I could get help to resolve my issue due the fact that this issue is the same basic problem as the current Recall Number: The campaign number is 26V234000, with Harley-Davidson's internal recall number [redacted]. Harley Davidson denied my request for...
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help. While researching repair parts on the web, I discovered the current recall as noted above. I also read (on the web) that many others have experienced the same issue. There were no warnings other than a soft pedal. A Harley Davidson Dealer video attached also outlines this issue, as it is the exact problem I have. [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I I was on the fwy and power went off , was able to restart , noe at home I can start the bike but power shuts down with in a couple minutes , can't ride have checked stator,valtage reg is new ? Can't find the problum hepl
2006 Harley davidson. Consumer writes in regards to incorrect mileage on motorcycle. *Ld *tr
I was riding on city highway. Stopped at a intersection traffic signal when the traffic signal turned green I began to a speed of 30mph in a 40mph zone I notice the motorcycle started to lose speed at this time I pulled into the bicycle lane of the highway to be out of the line of traffic an at that second the front brakes an tire locked up putting the motorcycle an myself down on the pavement. The motorcycle an myself slid appox 75 feet to a complete stop. After I gotten up from under the motor I first checked the...
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front wheel it was still locked up I then pushed the front brake handle it was hard an did not move. I then call for a rollback wrecker to pickup the motorcycle an myself up. The wrecker was there in minutes. I picked up the motorcycle to a standing position sat back on it as the wrecker was backing up for pickup.To my surprise the motorcycles front tire began roll like nothing happened an the brake handle functioned perfectly. After the inspection of the front braking system my conclusion was the brake fluid used by harley davidson heating up an creating expansion of the brake caliper causing the front wheel to lock up. After reading the recall on the 2008 an up harley davidson brake fluid recall the same brake fluid is also used on the earlier models as well. Further investigation needs to be addressed to this recall for all year that this product that was used by harley davidson in their motorcycles. We have no idea of the extent of injuries this has caused to motorcycle riders through out the u.S. Due to insurance companies picking up an disposing their insured motorcycle before any investigation could be conducted to a cause of a single vehicle accident. Somewhat to drivers error only. At this time the my motorcycle is in storage an will not be repaired until a conclusion by your department is completed.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 harley-davidson electra glide ultra flhtcui. While driving various speeds, the motorcycle stalled without warning. As a result of the failure, the contact lost control and flipped the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were injured, which required medical attention. The contact was placed in a medically induced coma due to the crash. A police report was filed. The motorcycle was towed to an independent repair shop and later deemed destroyed. The failure occurred on several occasions....
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The motorcycle was taken to the dealer prior to the failure for diagnostic testing, but the specifics of the diagnosis could not be provided. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 04v134000 (electrical system), but the manufacturer and dealer refused to perform the repair. The dealer stated that the motorcycle was not supposed to be included in the recall campaign; however, the vin was included and the recall was incomplete. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1998 harley-davidson electra glide ultra flhtcui. While driving 40 mph, the rear swing arm fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Questions about the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcui years have the most problems?
Which Harley-Davidson Flhtcui years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (37), engine & cooling (18), brakes (14) most often.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have?
NHTSA lists 4 recalls across all Harley-Davidson Flhtcui model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data