Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2001

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2001. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 20, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL HOSE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL HOSE THAT COULD COME OFF THE CARBURETOR.

NHTSA ID: 01V278000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 25,711

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, FUEL COULD SPILL AND BURN IN THE PRESENT OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLE TO INSURE THAT THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED CORRECTLY ON THE CARBURETOR. IF THE FUEL HOSE IS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY, THE DEALER WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 10, 2001. 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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 23, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION MODULE KIT

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: IGNITION MODULES USED ON CERTAIN TWIN-CAM 88 SCREAMIN' EAGLE IGNITION MODULE KITS AND IGNITION MODULES SOLD AS DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORY ITEMS FROM JULY 2000 THROUGH MAY 2001. MODULE AND KIT PART NUMBERS: 31710-01, 32721-01, 31713-01, 32724-01, 31775-01, 32810-01, 32748-99A, 32749-99A, 31781-00, 32719-01, 32720-01, 31778-01, 32750-99A, AND 31782-00. THESE KITS AND MODULES CAN BE INSTALLED ON ANY 1999 AND LATER TWIN-CAM 88 EQUIPPED HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES. THE MODULES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SOFTWARE FAULT THAT COULD ALLOW THE MODULE TO SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 01E040000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 6,802

Consequence Summary:

A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND RESULT IN A CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO BRING THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE MODULE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2001. 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 414-342-4080.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 1, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY DAVIDSON/BRAKE FLUID

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A BRAKE SYSTEM THAT COULD CONTAIN OUT OF SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID.

NHTSA ID: 01V150000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 211

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID IN THESE MOTORCYCLES. SINCE ALL THE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN CONTAINED OR TRANSPORTED TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON FACILITIES, THIS CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 28, 2001

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY DAVIDSON/JIFFY STAND LEG

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2001 MODEL DYNA LOW RIDER (FXDL) MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH JIFFY STAND LEGS WHICH MAY NOT FULLY LOCK IN THE DOWN OR FORWARD POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 01I001000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,009

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL OVER POSIBLE CAUSING IJURY TO THE DRIVER OR A PEDESTRIAN.

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL A REVISED JIFFY STAND LEG FREE OF CHARGE. HARLEY-DAVIDSON HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A PRODUCT PROGRAM TO INSTALL A REVISED JIFFY STAND LEG. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680, CONCERNING THIS PROGRAM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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