Model year record
2002 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI recalls & problems
The 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Harley-Davidson FLHRCI.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasolineFuel injection system | 2 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Power train
MY 02 ROAD KING CLASSIC. WHEN DOING A TRANSMISSION SERVICE I FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID ALL FILLED WITH METAL SHAVINGS AND THE FLUID CONTAMINATED WITH METAL PIECES OF VARIOUS SIZES. PARTS OF THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK AS LARGE AS ONE AND ONE FOURTH INCHES LONG IN THE FLUID. THE DIPSTICK HAD BROKEN OFF, IT APPEARS THIS METAL IS NOT DESIGNED TO HOLD UP TO THE APPLICATION. I HAVE FEAR THAT IF OTHERS ARE NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THAT COULD END IN A DEATH. *TR
- Fuel system, gasoline
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRCI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH ATTEMPTING TO PARK, THE CONTACT NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. THE CONTACT PERFORMED THE REPAIR WHICH CONSISTED OF REPLACING THE QUICK CONNECT COUPLING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,800.
- Electrical system
MY 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING CLASSIC HAS UNEXPECTEDLY SHUT DOWN ELECTRICALLY ON ME NOW THREE TIMES. I WAIT FOR ABOUT 2 MINUTES AND IT WILL RETURN. I THINK I HAVE ONE OF THEIR BAD MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKERS. FORTUNATELY, THE BIKE WAS STOPPED WHEN THESE INCIDENTS OCCURRED. *TR
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
WIRING HARNESS FAILURE TO FRONT FUEL INJECTOR. FAILED AT 660 MILES, 4432 MILES, AND AGAIN AT 5630 MILES. FAILURE SHUTS DOWN FRONT CYLINDER CAUSING CYCLE TO RUN ON ONE CYLINDER AND BACKFIRE WHILE OBTAINING MAXIMUM SPEED OF 20 - 25 MPH.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.