2002 Harley-Davidson Flht problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Exterior Lighting 2023-12-21 · PAB1146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp. purpose: to inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. the light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and internat
What owners report
2011-07-21 · Exterior Lighting · 34,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson road king flht motorcycle. the contact stated that a clip from the front fender became loose and made contact with the front tire. as a result, some of the fuses wore out and the headlights stopped illuminating. the vehicle was previously repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number …”
2010-03-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 29,000 mi“i own a 2002 harley davidson flht. last year (2009) i noticed that my fairing started to vibrate excessively when the engine was at 1500 to 2200 rpm. i bought the motorcycle new and previously did not have this problem. the bike vibrated so bad that the fairing bracket broke. i had my mechanic replace the bracket as well as the front motor mount, w…”
2007-03-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 40,000 mi“tl* - the contact called regarding the 2002 flht electric glide standard harley davidson motorcycle. the contact stated that while the motorcycle was being repaired the mechanic discovered the cam tensioner was worn out . the mechanic replaced the cam tensioner with a mechanical tensioner. the failure mileage 40,000. the contact stated his con…”
2003-06-12 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 1,200 mi“harley-davidson 2002 flht fuel tank quality problem leading to safety risk of fire and vehicle stalling exposing operators and/or passengers to personal death or permanent disablement. fuel tanks has a significant rust characteristic allowing contaminates to enter into the motorcycles fuel system causing a carburetor overflow condition releasing…”
2002-09-04 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“ambiant air that is coming off motor gradually burns passenger or driver over a period of time. consumer not aware that he is being burnt until it is too late. please provide any further information.*ak…”
2001-12-09 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers“front fender tip light wire rubs against tire, causing wire to fray and make contact causing the light fuse to short out. all head lights, auxilliary driving lights, running lights and marker lights go out. this happening at night at highway speeds could prove to be fatal.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.