2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
3
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG recalls

Recall 04V-218: Exterior Lighting

Reported May 7, 2004 · 31,070 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

Risk: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine1
Power Train1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 8,240 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 2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG complaints

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

Engine · reported Jul 24, 2014
After a long day of riding when shutting off motor heard a noise in the primary chain area removed cover to find that the engine compensator nut was extremely loose about to fall off I have never touched this area and have performed the routine maintenance on the bike ie oil changes and inspection as I've read several model year bikes have had the same problem if the nut would have come out completely this surely would have cause an accident even death if I was going at highway speeds.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 8,240 miles · reported Jan 25, 2005
My 2003 harley fxdwg was ridden to orange county harley and sat in the sun for 1 hour. The temp was 64-70 and I had half a tank of gas, which was chevron 91 oct. Getting back onto the 405 freeway at 70 MPH the bike felt as if it lacked power. After 30 sec the bike started sputtering as if it wasn't getting enough gas or was vapor locking causing me to lose speed and power. This sputtering continued for 3-4 miles. I finally completely backed of the throttle and just barely opened it, where as after about 30 sec the bike regained full power (Got gas it needed) and I had no more trouble. This is…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG: 04V-218 (exterior lighting). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson FXDWG?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 8,240 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.