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2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Flstf years?

Flstf NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted16 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 1 complaints1998: 1 complaints1999: 0 complaints2000: 8 complaints2001: 3 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 16 complaints2008: 1 complaints2009: 2 complaints2010: 3 complaints2011: 2 complaints
Flstf NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Tires & Wheels2100%

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V151000OtherApril 14, 2005 · 167,628 units

Defect

CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.

Consequence

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.

Remedy

HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MOTOR BIKE WAS NOT SAFE ON HIGHWAY DUE TO INCORRECT WHEELS INSTALLED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONSUMER WANTS THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE WHEELS. *YH ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels

2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf — common questions

Is the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstf. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.