Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 8, 2003

(Campaign #: 0111)

HARLEY DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK FITTING

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CARBURETED ENGINES WHICH HAVE AN ANGLED FUEL FITTING ON THE GAS TANK DO NOT MEET HARLEY-DAVIDSON IMPACT TEST STANDARDS.

NHTSA ID: 03V510000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 23

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD PRESENT A RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH THE PROPER TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 21, 2003

(Campaign #: 0108)

HARLEY DAVIDSON/MIRROR

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MIRROR STEM COULD FRACTURE ALLOWING THE MIRROR TO FALL.

NHTSA ID: 03V058000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 11,952

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND PRESENT AN UNREASONABLE RISK OF CRASH, INJURY, OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MIRRORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 17, 2003. 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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January 24, 2003

(Campaign #: 0107)

HARLEY-DAVIDSON/REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES COULD FRACTURE INTERNALLY.

NHTSA ID: 03V005000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 1,762

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. 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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