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2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI recalls and problems

The 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
2
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI recalls

Recall 05V-151: Equipment

Reported Apr 14, 2005 · 167,628 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.

Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.

Fix: 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.

2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Wheels3
Power Train1

Most reported parts

  • Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 2
  • Power Train › Driveline — 1
  • Wheels › Rim — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,002 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · at 16,002 miles · reported Apr 26, 2006
On saturday april 15 at approx. 3:30 PM pt traveling east on I-8, 1/2 mile in to yuma az, traveling at approx. 75 MPH, I had 5 bolts fail on the main drive pulley attached to my rear wheel. One bolt flew forward and one flew back and struck another motorcycle rider in the left shin causing minor injury (First aid only). The rear wheel didn't lock up so an accident was avoided. This could have had a very different out come had I been on wet pavement which would have most likely caused the wheel to lock when one of the bolts hit the swing arm. The motorcycle was trucked back to my home in…
Wheels · at 16,002 miles · reported Apr 20, 2006
2004 harley davidson, soft tail fatboy. Stock wheels and tires. Traveling at approx. 75 MPH on I-8 entering yuma az. All 5 bolts holding the main drive pulley to the rear wheel broke off. One bolt flew back and hit another rider thus causing minor injury to the leg. Not reported. Bike did not crash but was damaged. Pulley and wheel were taken to harley davidson, they are not interested in finding the cause. Many mechanics have looked at this and have never seen this before. Bike has 16002 miles and the bolts were last checked at 10kmiles for 60 ftlbs.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI: 05V-151 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Harley-Davidson FLSTFI?

Owners report wheels problems most often (3 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,002 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.