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May 27, 2015 Structure 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BIKE STARTED WOBBLING AND SHAKING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER THINKING THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DAMAGES. ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, THE BIKE BELT DRIVE WAS DAMAGED AND THE SWING ARM WA...

May 27, 2015 Structure 116,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE BIKE STARTED WOBBLING AND SHAKING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER THINKING THERE WAS A FLAT TIRE, BUT DID NOT NOTICE ANY DAMAGES. ONCE THE CONTACT ARRIVED HOME, THE BIKE BELT DRIVE WAS DAMAGED AND THE SWING ARM WA...

Jul 1, 2011 Electrical System 35,800 mi

UNEXPECTED COMPLETE SHUT-DOWN OF ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. USUALLY HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS, IN FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD GEAR. HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. ONCE A MONTH THEN ONCE A WEEK, NOW ALMOST EVERY DAY. HAVE REPLACED FORK KEYED LOCK ELECTRICAL SWITCH ONCE IN PAST YEAR. HAVE ALSO BEEN E...

Jul 1, 2011 Electrical System 35,800 mi

UNEXPECTED COMPLETE SHUT-DOWN OF ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. USUALLY HAPPENS AT SLOW SPEEDS, IN FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD GEAR. HAS BEEN HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. ONCE A MONTH THEN ONCE A WEEK, NOW ALMOST EVERY DAY. HAVE REPLACED FORK KEYED LOCK ELECTRICAL SWITCH ONCE IN PAST YEAR. HAVE ALSO BEEN E...

Jul 5, 2009 Electrical System 12,500 mi

ALTERNATOR ON 2000 MODEL HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES WERE KNOWINGLY INSTALLED (SEE HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN M-1111 DATED FBE.16,2001)ON THIS YEAR MOTORCYCLE WITH A MISMATCHED STATOR/ROTOR COMBINATION. IN DOING SO THE STATOR BEING UNDERSIZED FAILS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION...

Jul 5, 2009 Electrical System 12,500 mi

ALTERNATOR ON 2000 MODEL HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLES WERE KNOWINGLY INSTALLED (SEE HARLEY DAVIDSON SERVICE BULLETIN M-1111 DATED FBE.16,2001)ON THIS YEAR MOTORCYCLE WITH A MISMATCHED STATOR/ROTOR COMBINATION. IN DOING SO THE STATOR BEING UNDERSIZED FAILS UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITION...

Jun 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,400 mi

2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI (ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC) CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AT 37,400 MILES. LARGE CHUNK OF MATERIAL BLOCKED OIL FLOW. *TR

Jun 22, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,400 mi

2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI (ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA CLASSIC) CAM CHAIN TENSIONER FAILED AT 37,400 MILES. LARGE CHUNK OF MATERIAL BLOCKED OIL FLOW. *TR

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 15,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 M.P.H. ON HIGHWAY WITH PASSENGER, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN, RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS EMERGENCY STOP IN RURAL AREA. REPAIRING DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE STATOR HAD BURNED UP, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN. AN H-D SERVICE BULLETIN STI...

Oct 14, 2005 Electrical System 15,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 M.P.H. ON HIGHWAY WITH PASSENGER, EXPERIENCED COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN, RESULTING IN A DANGEROUS EMERGENCY STOP IN RURAL AREA. REPAIRING DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE STATOR HAD BURNED UP, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WITH A NEW HEAVY-DUTY DESIGN. AN H-D SERVICE BULLETIN STI...

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System 6,000 mi

THE PROBLEM INDICATED IN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER RECALL 04V134000 OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH OVER A BRIDGE ON THE FREEWAY. THE MOTORCYCLE REGAINED POWER WITHIN 45 SECONDS, BUT THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE...

Jun 14, 2004 Electrical System 6,000 mi

THE PROBLEM INDICATED IN THE CIRCUIT BREAKER RECALL 04V134000 OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH OVER A BRIDGE ON THE FREEWAY. THE MOTORCYCLE REGAINED POWER WITHIN 45 SECONDS, BUT THIS ALMOST RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, BUT THEY DID NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE...

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System

YOUR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V134000 INCLUDES MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 H-D MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE A MODEL YEAR 2000 H-D MOTORCYCLE WITH THE EXACT SAME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE MOTORCYCLE. (THE INCIDENT DATE IS THE LAST TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED) *...

Apr 6, 2004 Electrical System

YOUR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V134000 INCLUDES MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 H-D MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE A MODEL YEAR 2000 H-D MOTORCYCLE WITH THE EXACT SAME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE MOTORCYCLE. (THE INCIDENT DATE IS THE LAST TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED) *...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Electrical System 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Exterior Lighting 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Power Train 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 23, 2004 Fuel System, Gasoline 33,500 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, ...

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System 33,450 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

Mar 22, 2004 Electrical System 33,450 mi

COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER A CAMSHAFT BEARING BROKE WHILE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 55 MPH. OWNER HAD TO COAST TO SIDE ON BUSY HIGHWAY AFTER HEARING GRINDING SOUND. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FIX MOTORCYCLE ONCE TOWNER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. *AK THIS F...

Aug 1, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AFTER A CAMSHAFT BEARING BROKE WHILE MOTORCYCLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT 55 MPH. OWNER HAD TO COAST TO SIDE ON BUSY HIGHWAY AFTER HEARING GRINDING SOUND. DEALERSHIP WOULD NOT FIX MOTORCYCLE ONCE TOWNER RECEIVED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY NOTIFICATION BEFORE THIS INCIDENT. *AK THIS F...

Nov 19, 2001 Equipment

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD DOING 68 MPH CRUISE CONTROL KICKS OFF, AND THE SPEEDOMETER GOES COMPLETELY TO ZERO. HAD MOTORCYCLE IN SHOP 7 TIMES. WHEN SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING LOSES CRUISE CONTROL AND TURN INDICATORS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL DO NOTHING. *...

Nov 19, 2001 Equipment

SPEEDOMETER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD DOING 68 MPH CRUISE CONTROL KICKS OFF, AND THE SPEEDOMETER GOES COMPLETELY TO ZERO. HAD MOTORCYCLE IN SHOP 7 TIMES. WHEN SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING LOSES CRUISE CONTROL AND TURN INDICATORS. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WILL DO NOTHING. *...

May 28, 2001 Suspension

I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE HD COMPANY THAT THE REAR CAM BEARING COULD FAILED ON MY BIKE.HOW SAFE AM I RIDING THIS BIKE? WILL THE REAR WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE I'M RIDING WITH MY WIFE GOING 70MPH IN THE PASSING LANE ON THE INTERSTATE? DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A THING I WOULD WANT TO EXPERIENCE. I WOULD FEEL A...

May 28, 2001 Suspension

I RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE HD COMPANY THAT THE REAR CAM BEARING COULD FAILED ON MY BIKE.HOW SAFE AM I RIDING THIS BIKE? WILL THE REAR WHEEL LOCK UP WHILE I'M RIDING WITH MY WIFE GOING 70MPH IN THE PASSING LANE ON THE INTERSTATE? DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A THING I WOULD WANT TO EXPERIENCE. I WOULD FEEL A...

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT BEARING WAS PREMATURELY FAILING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND DISABLING MOTORCYCLES. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF DEFECT, AND REDESIGNED PART. BEGINNING DEC14,1999 ANY MOTORCYCLE WITH TWIN CAM ENGINE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED PRIOR DID NOT GET NEW DESIGNED PART.*AK

Jan 25, 2001 Engine And Engine Cooling

CAMSHAFT BEARING WAS PREMATURELY FAILING, CAUSING LOSS OF POWER AND DISABLING MOTORCYCLES. MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF DEFECT, AND REDESIGNED PART. BEGINNING DEC14,1999 ANY MOTORCYCLE WITH TWIN CAM ENGINE THAT WAS MANUFACTURED PRIOR DID NOT GET NEW DESIGNED PART.*AK