The 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 81,496 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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 2000 harley davidson flhtcui. While driving 80 mph on the highway, the bike started wobbling and shaking. The contact pulled over thinking there was a flat tire, but did not notice any damages. Once the contact arrived home, the bike belt drive was damaged and the swing arm…”
“Unexpected complete shut-down of engine and electrical system. Usually happens at slow speeds, in first, second, or third gear. Has been happening more often. Once a month then once a week, now almost every day. Have replaced fork keyed lock electrical switch once in past year. Have also been…”
“Alternator on 2000 model harley davidson ultra classic motorcycles were knowingly installed (see harley davidson service bulletin m-1111 dated fbe.16,2001)on this year motorcycle with a mismatched stator/rotor combination. In doing so the stator being undersized fails under normal driving…”
“2000 harley-davidson flhtcui (electra glide ultra classic) cam chain tensioner failed at 37,400 miles. Large chunk of material blocked oil flow. *tr”
“While driving 65 m.p.h. On highway with passenger, experienced complete electrical system shutdown, resulting in a dangerous emergency stop in rural area. Repairing dealer informed me that the stator had burned up, and needed to be replaced with a new heavy-duty design. An h-d service bulletin…”
“Complete electrical system failure. *ak”
“Complete electrical system shutdown likely caused by same problem as addressed in nhtsa recall campaign 04v134000. The main circuit breaker opens without warning and causes a complete failure of all systems. This affected my 2000 flhtcui and poses an extremely dangerous situation where all…”
“Complete electrical system shutdown likely caused by same problem as addressed in nhtsa recall campaign 04v134000. The main circuit breaker opens without warning and causes a complete failure of all systems. This affected my 2000 flhtcui and poses an extremely dangerous situation where all…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.