Harley-Davidson FLHTPI problems & recalls

Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling 5,947 my 2005-2007 flhp, flhpi, flhtp, flhtpi, flhpe and flhpei police and escort motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (abs). inconsistencies in the routing of the brake lines can cause abrasion of the brake lines and hoses. in some cases, this condition has caused brake fluid leaks.

Risk: Loss of brake fluid could lead to loss of brake function, which could lead to a crash resulting in injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, if necessary. brake line retention and clutch cable positioning devices will also be installed to prevent future abrasion to the brake lines. the recall began on february 29, 2008. owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Problem: On certain police and escort motorcycles, the anti-lock brake system (abs) lines may have been reversed during installation procedures.

Risk: This could cause the front brake to lock up if an abs event is triggered, which could result in a crash,

Fix: Dealers will inspect and re-route the abs brake lines free of charge. the recall began on june 24, 2005. owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: Certain police motorcycles were built with a defective wiring harness. the antilock brake system (abs ) is wired through the same fuse circuit as the abs malfunction warning light.

Risk: The operator of the motorcycle would lose power to the abs warning light at the same time he loses power to the abs brake system if this particular fuse would blow. the warning light would not illuminate due to the loss of electrical power to the motorcycle and the operator might not be aware that the abs brakes were not functional. the gauges are also wired through this fuse circuit and, should

Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness. the recall began december 27, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: 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.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bulbs. owner notification began on june 3, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

Problem: 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: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. owner notification began april 23, 2004. owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

Problem: 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: 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).

Fix: 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.

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.

Risk: This condition can cause the engine to quit running with or without prior warning. in some instances, the engine could run erratically before quitting.

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine cam bolts and washers.

Problem: Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. a loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.

Risk: This condition can cause the engine to fail to start, operate erratically, or stall.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch/circuit breaker and install a relay kit.