2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 7, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 3,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~3,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%3,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:tail lightsMay 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V218000 · 31,070 vehicles

Problem: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.

Risk: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. While the vehicle was parked it restarted on its own. *ak the consumer believes that the breaker appears to be sensative to high humidity and temperature. The circuit is located under the seat in a very hot area behind the rear cylinder. *nm

Electrical System · received Aug 16, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10081511

Other Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 years

YearComplaintsRecalls
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLHRSEI2 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.