2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtc years
- Not enough data 4th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. That ranks 4th out of 17 Flhtc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 28,006 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 43% | 28,006 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
Risk: This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
Fix: Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time 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.
Vehicle with approx. 36k miles. Cam chain tensioner shoes, one worn down about 50%, the other completely disintegrated with pieces floating around within the engine and bearings. Potential for cam timing to be affected or shoe material to cause bearing to seize. *nm
Dt: the engine in the motorcycle was making noises. The consumer spoke with dealer on this matter and they said there was a need for repair but it would be at the consumers expense. This was a regular maintenance item but the factory will not acknowledge. The cam chain tensioners were wearing too…
The vehicle died while driving almost causing a crash. This was due to a short in the charging system. The dealer infromed me that they have many of these failures. The manufacturer is not will to stand behing the vehicle.
The gas gauge drops normally from "full" to approx. '1/2 full', then in no consistent manner (time or mileage wise)...it drops to 'empty'. This causes the driver to have no reliability on the fuel system and he/she may end up stranded in a remote area or stall in traffic. This is due to fuel gauge…
Front brakes started squeling at the first day of ownership. Has been reported with no response.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtc | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtc | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtc | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtc | 15 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtc | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtc | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Flhtc | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, other problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtc model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.