NHTSA Recall 05V151000: Labels (equipment)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 167,628 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Harley-Davidson Flstc.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V151000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | April 14, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 PSI, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 PSI.
Safety risk
The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
Remedy
Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V151000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Flstc | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Harley-Davidson Flstci | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Harley-Davidson Flstf | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Harley-Davidson Flstfi | 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Harley-Davidson Flstn | 2002, 2005 |
| Harley-Davidson Flstni | 2002, 2005 |
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.