Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI electrical problems
21 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.
Key facts
99 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
15,454 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1994 to 2007 model years. Data snapshot: . 72 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Electrical and battery issues evidence
21 of 99 complaints match this topic (21.2%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10082730 · 2004-07-27 (July 27, 2004)
I HAVE A 1999 HARLEY MODEL #FLHTCU-I, VIN # [XXX].I RECEIVED A RECALL ON PART # 29987-99A A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT COULD OPEN DUE TO REASONS OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED,CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS ON VACATION WHEN THIS UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OCCURRED. I HAD MY BIKE TOWED TO KNOXVILLE, TN.,THE NEAREST H-D DEALER.THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT THE HAVE SEEN ON SEVERAL OF THESE BIKES. WHEN I CALLED H-D COSTONER SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT RECALLING THE STATOR ASSY., #2998…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10082730 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10935471 · 2016-12-15 (December 15, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA FLHTCUI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND FLIPPED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED IN A MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA DUE TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND LATER DEEMED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10935471 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10062801 · 2004-03-22 (March 22, 2004)
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10062801 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10063717 · 2004-03-23 (March 23, 2004)
COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN LIKELY CAUSED BY SAME PROBLEM AS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V134000. THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENS WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSES A COMPLETE FAILURE OF ALL SYSTEMS. THIS AFFECTED MY 2000 FLHTCUI AND POSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE ALL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING LIGHTS FAIL. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN A FATAL ACCIDENT IF IT OCCURS IN A HIGH TRAFFIC CONDITION.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 33,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10063717 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10065628 · 2004-04-06 (April 6, 2004)
YOUR CAMPAIGN NUMBER 04V134000 INCLUDES MODEL YEAR 2001-2003 H-D MOTORCYCLES. I HAVE A MODEL YEAR 2000 H-D MOTORCYCLE WITH THE EXACT SAME ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED APPROXIMATELY 10 TIMES SINCE I HAVE HAD THE MOTORCYCLE. (THE INCIDENT DATE IS THE LAST TIME THE PROBLEM OCCURRED) *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10065628 at NHTSA ↗