2005 Harley-Davidson Touring recalls and problems

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring has 2 safety recalls and 14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

Recalls
2
Complaints
14
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Harley-Davidson Touring recalls

Recall 04V-607: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Dec 23, 2004 · 9,501 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Certain motorcycles may have been produced with defective fuel shut-off valves. The functionality of the 'on' position and the 'reserve' position of the valve may have been reversed.

Risk: If the bike were operating with the valve in the 'on' position, the bike could run out of fuel, the expected fuel reserve will not be available. This could lead to the driver running out of gas without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel valve and replace it, if necessary. The recall began february 7, 2005. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.

Recall 04V-465: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Sep 30, 2004 · 2,828 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: On certain motorcycles, a condition occurs that could allow pressure to build up in the fuel tank. On fuel injected vehicles, this condition could cause fuel to spray out unexpectedly when the fuel cap is removed. On carbureted vehicles, excessive fuel could be transferred to the carburetor, which would eventually allow fuel to drip from the air cleaner.

Risk: These situations could cause serious personal injury or create a fire hazard for persons or property on or near the motorcycle.

Fix: Dealers will test each canister for blockage, then replace as necessary. The recall began november 4, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2005 Harley-Davidson Touring problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Electrical System7
Vehicle Speed Control2
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Suspension2
Power Train1
Structure1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Horn — 5
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 2
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Suspension › Front — 1
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,300 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 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring complaints

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

Electrical System · at 9,000 miles · reported Sep 26, 2005
The horn on my 2005 harley davidson flhtcui does not work properly. The horn is very muffled and is only audible for approx 50 feet. *8nm
Electrical System · at 2,500 miles · reported Sep 23, 2005
Horn continually fails to operate. Have taken it to the dealer multiple times only to be told that it is a chronic problem with 2005 harley davidson motorcycles and there is no fix.
Electrical System · at 100 miles · reported Sep 22, 2005
The horn on my brand new 2005 harley-davidson ultra classic has not worked properly since I have had the bike and the dealership where I purchased the bike told me that they cannot repair the horn.
Electrical System · at 200 miles · reported Sep 22, 2005
The horn on my 05 harley davidson motorcyle does not work. The dealership and all the other dealerships that service harley davidson's in the area know of no fix for the problem. They say all the new bikes have disfunctional horns and the replacement parts are just as bad. It is very important to have a functional horn on a motorcycle because people simply don't always see us and we need to let them know we're in the lane they are trying to occupy. Especially in DC traffic.
Structure · at 650 miles · reported Sep 2, 2005
Dt: the consumer stated while riding his bike, the connection pin came out of the mounting bracket and the saddle bag dragged on the ground. He was traveling at 60 MPH. He says there was no warning. The dealers first response was this could not happen. The dealer was able to duplicate the problem. Dealer and manufacturer were called and he is waiting for them to get back to him. He said it appears they are not cooperating with each other to resolve the problem. Updated 11/2/2005 - the dealer/manufacturer have since replaced the damaged bag under warranty. The consumer was unable to determine…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring: 04V-607 (fuel system, gasoline), 04V-465 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Harley-Davidson Touring?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (7 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,300 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.