How many recalls does the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc have?

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 167,628 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

EQUIPMENT 05V151000 2005-04-14 167,628 affected

Defect

CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS…

Consequence

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.

Remedy

HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

STEERING

SUSPENSION

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Cam chain tensioner failure causing major damage to engine and possible loss of control of motorcycle if engine locks up. I was informed by a sales person named [xxx] at eagle harley davidson in lafayette in that I had a motorcycle with problem associated with the cam chain tensioner. The chain…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2011-09-24

“2005 1450cc front tires shimmied while driving causing consumer to drop the bike. *ts the consumer son was injured. *jb”

STEERING · reported 2006-06-25

“2005 1450cc front tires shimmied while driving causing consumer to drop the bike. *ts the consumer son was injured. *jb”

SUSPENSION · reported 2006-06-25

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstc as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.