2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2003 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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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.
3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 8,240 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After a long day of riding when shutting off motor heard a noise in the primary chain area removed cover to find that the engine compensator nut was extremely loose about to fall off i have never touc”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 24, 2014 · Engine
“This is a modification to complaint 10107892 which had the wrong phone number. My 2003 harley fxdwg was ridden to orange county harley davidson and sat in the sun for 1 hour. The temp was 64-70. I had”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 25, 2005 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
How do I know if my 2003 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 2003 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 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.