NHTSA Recall 04V218000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,070 vehicles. It affects 32 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhpei.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V218000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 0114 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | May 7, 2004 |
| Owner notification | June 3, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Safety risk
The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V218000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flhpei | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhpi | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhr | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrci | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrs | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhrsi | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flht | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtc | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtci | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtcse | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhti | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Flhtpi | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltr | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fltri | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxd | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdi | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdl | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdli | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdp | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdwg | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdx | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdxi | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxdxt | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200 | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200C | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200R | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL1200S | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL883 | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL883C | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL883HUG | 2003 |
| Harley-Davidson XL883R | 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.