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

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

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

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is equipment.

2005 Harley-Davidson Flstni Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flstni has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 167,628 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the equipment. 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

EQUIPMENT

TIRES

Total complaints2

What owners report

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

“Metezler me 880 mt90b16 m/c tl I purchased metzeler me 880 tires. With 400 miles on them side wall started cracking and bulging, making the motorcycle uncontrollable. I talked to scott griffin at metzeler and they replaced the tires. I do not know the date code on the tire because they took them.…”

TIRES · reported 2009-10-02

“Metezler me 880 mt90b16 m/c tl I purchased metzeler me 880 tires. With 400 miles on them side wall started cracking and bulging, making the motorcycle uncontrollable. I talked to scott griffin at metzeler and they replaced the tires. I do not know the date code on the tire because they took them.…”

EQUIPMENT · reported 2009-10-02

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