2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci
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.
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,710 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Rear brake failure due to use of DOT 5 break fluid at high altitude in hot weather. On trip over sierras on july 16, 2006, i and four others had rear brake or other hydralic failure. *nm”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 9, 2006 · Service brakes, hydraulic
“The stock horn on my 2003 harley davidson road king classic motorcycle had been anemic at best from new and had progressively gotten weaker in volume and now only works intermittently. The dealers has”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 4, 2005 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhrci model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhrci model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 1 | 4 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 0 | 7 |
Checking a specific 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci
How do I know if my 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 04V218000).
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.