There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.
2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 4 | |
| Wheels | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 3
- Structure › Body — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 22,700 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Tires · at 70,000 miles · reported Nov 2, 2012
The contact owns a 2008 harley davidson ultra (N/a) equipped with michelin commander 2 tires, size: 140/90/b16. The contact stated that he noticed cracks within the tread of the rear tire. The contact notified the manufacturer and they advised that he should purchase a replacement tire. The tire was replaced. The failure mileage of the tire was 8,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Electrical System · at 22,700 miles · reported Feb 23, 2012
The contact owns a 2002 harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving various speeds over 20 MPH, the entire instrument panel lost power and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they test drove the vehicle but were unable to find the failure. The vehicle was repaired by having several parts replaced including a new battery and an ignition switch but the repairs did not completely repair the failure. The failure mileage was 22,700 and the current mileage was 23,066.
Structure · at 8,000 miles · reported Aug 14, 2009
The contact owns a 2009 (Na) harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle. The contact stated that the bolt on the passenger floor was failing and separating from the vehicle. The floorboard has only one bolt. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for the third time regarding this issue. A report was filed with harley davidson (Reference number 993461). The failure mileage was 8,000.
Wheels · at 27,000 miles · reported Jul 18, 2007
The contact owns a 2002 harley davidson ultra classic. While driving 70 MPH, the rear wheel began to wobble. The driver lost control of the vehicle when he attempted to decelerate and drove into a ditch. He fell off the vehicle and was transported to the hospital. He was diagnosed as brain dead and passed away the next day. The road surface was smooth and dry. The VIN, engine size, number of cylinders, powertrain, and purchase date were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 27,000.
Engine and Engine Cooling · reported Nov 1, 2004
The consumer was traveling about 65 MPH when the motorcycle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the motorcycle but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by wheels (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 22,700 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.