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Model year

2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf

Motorcycle, gasoline, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Nov 13, 2002 to Jul 29, 2003.

Recalls (1)Complaints (2)Investigations (0)Bulletins (9)
Recall campaigns covering this model year1168k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints2Below the median 2002 motorcycle
Severity index0.02002 motorcycles average 5.4
First 24 months2Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf peaked in 2002, with 1 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.250.50.75120021200420062008201020122014201620182020202220242026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

100% of complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf name wheels

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Wheels
2
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

One recall campaign covers the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
05V-151Apr 14, 2005Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the vin/certification label contains incorrect tire…Equipment167,628Repair or modification
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
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Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 29, 2003800 milesElgin, ILWheels

    PER CONSUMER "THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE WHEELS THAT DOES NOT ALLOW THEM TO HOLD AIR.*AK

    NHTSA complaint 10031439
  2. Filed Nov 13, 2002Cumberland, MDWheels

    THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MOTOR BIKE WAS NOT SAFE ON HIGHWAY DUE TO INCORRECT WHEELS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER WANTS THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE WHEELS. *YH

    NHTSA complaint 568272
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
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Service bulletins

9 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • M1684 Aug 16, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle production and in the Parts and Accessories (P&A) catalog. Ava…
  • M1555 Sep 12, 2024 · Warranty Program/Extension
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the dealership network that Harley-Davidson has provided guidelines f…
  • M1490 Aug 8, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-48650). Ver…
  • PAB1158 Jul 10, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quanti…
  • M1490 May 1, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II (DT II). DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II (PART NUMBER: HD-…
  • PAB1146 Dec 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip…
  • PAB1084 Mar 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1084: SOFTAIL BACKREST PAD IMPROVEMENTS. Purpose: To inform dealers of design improvements for the Compact Passenger Backrest Pads. Some of these pads can become loose resulting in the backrest pad slipping o…
  • 1HDY3S9Z01 Nov 30, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    SERVICE BULLETIN M1485: 2000 - 2017 SOFTAIL - FUEL TANK GASKET. Purpose: Service fuel tanks for Softail motorcycles are now being updated to include a top plate gasket (Part No. 61381-02A) with all new replacement tanks. Harley-Davidson strongly recommend…
  • 1HDM5V2A05 Apr 27, 2018 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight® crank pin…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.
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