Vehicle recall 04V218000 · May 7, 2004
Harley-Davidson Flhpei, Flhpi and 30 more models
On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
- Consequence
- The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on June 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
- Notes
- Customers can 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
- 04V218000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2004
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0114
- Owner notification
- June 3, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 31,070
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Tail lights
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 (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhpi (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhr (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhrci (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhrs (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhrsi (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flht (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhtc (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhtci (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcse (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhti (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Flhtpi (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fltr (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fltri (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson FXD (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdi (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdl (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdli (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdp (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdwg (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdx (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdxi (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson Fxdxt (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL1200 (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL1200C (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL1200R (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL1200S (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL883 (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL883C (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL883HUG (2003): 2003
- Harley-Davidson XL883R (2003): 2003
Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?
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