The 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,828 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY…
Consequence
THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Complaints by component
SUSPENSION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
POWER TRAIN
1
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
TIRES
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Harley davidson roadking 2004 purchased new. Gear shifter went "flacid" and I was unable to shift into any gear. This happened once in 2004; twice in 2005; twice in 2006; and once last week in 2007. Each time the gear shifter was tightened by the american harley dealer here in western new york;…”
“Horn gets worse and becomes inaudible. The harley motor company should recall and replace all horns with better quality parts. Mine has been replaced at my cost. *nm”
“Dt: the caller had warranty work done on gas tank line and the replacement part was of the same design only shorter. The caller said the line from the gas pump was rubbing on tank and causing a hole in the line inside the tank. Dealer said the replacement part will fail. The caller did not have a…”
“I have reported this before but have not heard back from you... Can you please help? Poor handling motorcycle, 2004 harley davidson, flhtci - motorcycle tended to want to "pull" to the left, especially when decelerating - several visits to the dealer for "alignments" of the engine/frame/drivetrain…”
“Passing a semi tractor trailer a about 70mph front end steering on new 04 electraglide classic began a wobbling of the front tire. It was extremely noticable and nearly caused the bike to go into the tractor trailer. In order to solve the problem I reduced my speed w/o applying brakes to about…”
“Passing a semi tractor trailer a about 70mph front end steering on new 04 electraglide classic began a wobbling of the front tire. It was extremely noticable and nearly caused the bike to go into the tractor trailer. In order to solve the problem I reduced my speed w/o applying brakes to about…”
“When braking there would be a loud grinding noise, which could cause extended stopping distance. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”
“Dt: consumer states: motor cuts out upon acceleration from stop or if starting the motorcycle and making a turn. Also, it cuts out. It makes a noise pressure release of the air. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Road King as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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