Recall campaign04V218000
Recall 04V218000: 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc and 29 other models
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
- Report received
- May 7, 2004
- Manufacturer
- Harley-davidson motor company
- Potentially affected
- 31,070vehicles
- Model years
- 2003
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Possible consequence
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei2 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi2 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr3 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci4 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrs0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI21 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrsi0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht2 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc1 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtci2 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhti1 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltr1 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri4 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson FXD0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdi0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl7 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdli0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdp1 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg3 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdx0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdxi0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdxt0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C3 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S1 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL8831 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883C0 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG3 complaints
- 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883R0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.