NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2007

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the Harley-Davidson FLHPEI, covering model years 1999 to 2007. The 2003 model year drew the most complaints (2), and Electrical System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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5 recall campaigns on file
4 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
8 model years with data (1999–2007)

most complaints: 2003 (2 for that model year)
top component: Electrical System (1 complaint)
latest recall 08V090000 (reported Feb 27, 2008)

0 complaints reporting a crash (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2003 model year has the most complaints: 2 of 4, or 50.0%. Next come 2002 (1) and 2005 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2002	1	0	0	0	0
2003	2	0	0	0	0
2005	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	4	0	0	0	0

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Harley-Davidson FLHPEI components

top 4 · NHTSA categories

Electrical System is the component named most often, in 1 complaint (25.0% of all 4), followed by Service Brakes (1) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaints (top 4)

Components named most often in Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaints (top 4)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Electrical System	1	25.0%
Service Brakes	1	25.0%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1	25.0%
Suspension	1	25.0%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI recalls

5 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name FLHPEI, newest first. The 5 campaigns cover model years 1999 to 2007. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

5 recall campaigns

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
1990s										1999: 1 campaign
2000s	2000: 1 campaign	2001: 2 campaigns	2002: 2 campaigns	2003: 2 campaigns	2004: no campaigns	2005: 2 campaigns	2006: 1 campaign	2007: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 08V090000
Reported Feb 27, 2008
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Model years 2005–2007
Harley-Davidson is recalling 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, flhpi, FLHTP, flhtpi, flhpe and flhpei police and escort motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (ABS). Inconsistencies in the routing of the brake lines can cause abrasion of the brake lines and hoses. In some cases, this condition has caused brake fluid leaks.
Consequence:
Loss of brake fluid could lead to loss of brake function, which could lead to a crash resulting in injury or death.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake lines, if necessary. Brake line retention and clutch cable positioning devices will also be installed to prevent future abrasion to the brake lines. The recall began on February 29, 2008. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 05V293000
Reported Jun 21, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Model year 2005
On certain police and escort motorcycles, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) lines may have been reversed during installation procedures.
Consequence:
This could cause the front brake to lock up if an ABS event is triggered, which could result in a crash,
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and re-route the ABS brake lines free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2005. Owners may contact Harley Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 04V218000
Reported May 7, 2004
Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
Model year 2003
On certain dyna, XL, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
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.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 04V134000
Reported Mar 18, 2004
Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers
Model years 1999–2003
On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.
Consequence:
This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began April 23, 2004. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company
NHTSA campaign 02V002000
Reported Jan 4, 2002
Exterior Lighting
Model years 2001–2002
On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
Consequence:
This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began January 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson FLHPEI questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FLHPEI have?

NHTSA lists 5 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson FLHPEI, covering model years 1999 to 2007. The most recent, 08V090000, was reported on February 27, 2008 and is filed under “Service brakes, hydraulic”.

Which Harley-Davidson FLHPEI model year has the most complaints?

The 2003 model year, with 2 of the 4 complaints in NHTSA’s file (50.0%). The next are 2002 (1) and 2005 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaint?

Electrical System is the component named most often: 1 complaint, or 25.0% of all 4. Service Brakes (1) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson FLHPEI?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

How many Harley-Davidson FLHPEI complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 4 complaints, 0 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Harley-Davidson models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder with every Harley-Davidson model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Harley-Davidson FLHTCU 1995–2019 · 14 recalls · 274 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHX 2006–2026 · 16 recalls · 184 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTK 2010–2023 · 12 recalls · 161 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI 1995–2007 · 4 recalls · 108 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTC 1995–2013 · 8 recalls · 94 complaints
Harley-Davidson XG750 2015–2019 · 4 recalls · 88 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHR 1995–2022 · 12 recalls · 87 complaints
Harley-Davidson FLHTCUTG 2009–2025 · 8 recalls · 87 complaints

All Harley-Davidson models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.