The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 112,566 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BULBS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
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.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhpi. While driving 55-70 mph, the contact was informed that his tail light was flickering intermittently. He added dielectric grease to the vehicle and the failure ceased. He received recall notice # 04v218000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). Harley…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 flhpi harley davidson motorcycle. While driving at 15 mph and attempting to merge into traffic, the electrical components on the vehicle failed, as well as the brakes. The contact was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe head injuries. As a result, the contact…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 flhpi harley davidson motorcycle. While driving at 15 mph and attempting to merge into traffic, the electrical components on the vehicle failed, as well as the brakes. The contact was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe head injuries. As a result, the contact…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.