2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
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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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake line assemblies could fracture internally.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear brake line. Owner notification began on february 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 14,188 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The swingarm of the rear suspension broke midway of the axle adjusting slot that is on the drive side leg, (left side)causing a severe wobble while in motion on an interstate highway at speed. Luckily”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2018 · Suspension
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson fxdwg low rider. The contact stated while changing the battery he noticed that a factory weld was cracked. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who inspect”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 1, 2011 · Structure
Compare Harley-Davidson Fxdwg model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Fxdwg model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 2 | 6 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 3 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 4 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 1 | 13 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
How do I know if my 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg; 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 03V005000).
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.