2003 Harley-Davidson Flht Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,500 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2003 harley-davidson flht electra glide standard. My motorcycle experienced a complete and total failure of all electrical systems to include an uncommanded engine failure at freeway speeds of approxi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 23, 2009 · Electrical system
“Part failure is eminent. The inner primary was poorly designed. The lack of a proper bushing has resulted in sever wear and a sloppy fit. The steel shifter shaft passes through the aluminum inner prim”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 29, 2007 · Power train
Compare Harley-Davidson Flht model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flht model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht
How do I know if my 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 Flht; 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.