Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 3, 2002 to Apr 6, 2010.
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3 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
HARLEY DAVIDSON TWIN CAM CRANKSHAFT DEFECT. I OWN A 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON AND THE CRANKSHAFT HAS SHIFTED, THE FLYWHEELS HAVE SLIPPED ON THE CRANK PIN. I FIRST NOTICED THE VIBRATION LAST YEAR. AFTER INSPECTING THE CAM SIDE / OIL PUMP ASSEMBLY, IT WAS OBVIOUS THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE CRANKSHAFT WAS WAY OUT OF TOLERANCE. THE OIL PUMP WAS CHEWING THE FRONT HALF OF THE CAM PLATE. I REALIZE MY BIKE IS OLDER, BUT THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH TWIN CAM MOTORS. I HAVE SPENT OVER $2,000.00 REBUILDING MY MOTOR. HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT MY COST IN PARTS, I AM DOING THE WORK MYSELF. I STILL HAVE THE ORIGINAL CAM PLATE / OIL PUMP AND THE BAD CRANKSHAFT WHICH IS CERTAINLY AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. BY THE WAY, I DO NOT RACE OR ABUSE MY MOTORCYCLE. *TR
NHTSA complaint 10324000SEAT MOUNTING FASTENER FOR 2001 HARLEY DAVIDSON FAT BOY BROKE OFF. PLASTIC THAT HOLDS OTHER MOUNTING FASTENER IS ALSO CRACKED. *AK
NHTSA complaint 10060733MOMENTS AFTER DEPLOYING KICKSTAND AND DISMOUNTING MOTORCYCLE, IT FELL ONTO LEFT SIDE.*AK
NHTSA complaint 762588Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.