2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 45,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhtc. The motorcycle has a detachable backrest that keeps the passenger on the bike. There are two bars on the left and right that keep the backrest in plac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 19, 2008 · Equipment
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhtc model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhtc model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 3 |
| 1990 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2 | 8 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 3 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 14 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2 | 15 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 3 | 19 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2 | 4 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 1 | 2 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
How do I know if my 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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 Flhtc; 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.