2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Tail lights (exterior lighting)
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 harley-davidson electra glide (na). While driving at any speed, the vehicle would lose power and the electrical system failed to function. The contact coasted over to the s”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 26, 2016 · Electrical system
“Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front brake line was leaking fluid. Consumer will have mechanic replace the brake line. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 29, 2004 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhpei model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhpei model year in NHTSA's database.
Checking a specific 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei
How do I know if my 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V134000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.