How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci have?

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci 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 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci?

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

2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci 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:COOLING SYSTEM

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“Traveling down interstate lost ability to slow down. Throttle was stuck open. Had to hit kill switch and move into emergency lane. As I have been told by repair shop the 2003 model year has been notorious for this issue. News to me. The throttle control rod cracks and disengages from throttle…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2014-03-16

“Traveling down interstate lost ability to slow down. Throttle was stuck open. Had to hit kill switch and move into emergency lane. As I have been told by repair shop the 2003 model year has been notorious for this issue. News to me. The throttle control rod cracks and disengages from throttle…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · reported 2014-03-16

“Defective oil pump on a 2003 harley davidson flstci. (100 year special) motorcycle was bought brand new from local dealer and only has 14,000 miles. Noticed unusual vibration and checked oil input into oil bag. Very low pressure at first and no pressure on second day after slow easy warm up and…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM · reported 2009-05-13

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 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.