Vehicle recall 02V002000 · January 4, 2002
Harley-Davidson Flhpei, Flhpi and 9 more models
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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).
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 4, 2002
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 9, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,949
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Flhpei (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhpi (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhr (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhri (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flht (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhtc (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhtc Shrine (2002): 2002
- Harley-Davidson Flhtci (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcu-1 Shrine (2002): 2002
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcui (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Harley-Davidson Flhtpi (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
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