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

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

How do I check if my 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf 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 Flstf?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstf 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 electrical system. 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

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Total complaints3

What owners report

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

“While me and my wife was riding our fatboys (her 2005 & mine 2004) we were on our first day of a 8 day road trip traveling on route 84 west near carmel ny, she developed a problem. All 5 of her chrome pulley bolts sheared off harley davidson p/n 94773-00a. Got my boys to trailer her home. Next day…”

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · reported 2006-08-20

“While me and my wife was riding our fatboys (her 2005 & mine 2004) we were on our first day of a 8 day road trip traveling on route 84 west near carmel ny, she developed a problem. All 5 of her chrome pulley bolts sheared off harley davidson p/n 94773-00a. Got my boys to trailer her home. Next day…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2006-08-20

“1. Watching someone start their harley motorcycle in gear without the clutch lever pulled in. 2. Motorcycle lurched forward when pushing the starter button. Obvious consequences. Falling, running over someone or something. 3. Put in neutral when starting or pulling in the clutch lever when in…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY · reported 2005-10-02

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