Model year record
2000 Harley-Davidson FXST recalls & problems
The 2000 Harley-Davidson FXST has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2000 Harley-Davidson FXST.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulicFoundation components › Drum › Drum; Foundation components | 2 | — |
| Suspension | 2 | — |
| Fuel system, gasolineStorage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling1 injury
WHILE TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STALLED. AS A RESULT, THE MOTORCYCLE FELL OVER, BREAKING THE DRIVER'S LEG. *AK
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components1 injury
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP, THROWING DRIVER TO GROUND AND INTO REAR OF A PICKUP TRUCK. SECOND INCIDENT, BRAKE DID NOT LOCK UP, BUT BRAKES WERE DRAGGING VERY HARD AND BRAKES CAUGHT ON FIRE.
- Suspension
CAM BEARING FAILURE CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOCK UP AND CAUSE THE TIRE TO SKID, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK
- Suspension
CAM BEARINGS ARE FAILING ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAUSING ENGINE SEIZURE AND LOSS OF CONTROL. MFR. WILL NOT FIX UNLESS FAILURE OCCURS. THIS IS A PART WITH A DOCUMENTED PROPENSITY TO FAIL, AND THE MFR. ADMITS THIS. A RECALL IS NEEDED!
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
FXSTD, LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE HOUSING WHICH WAS CONNECTED TO THE FRAME CRACKED IN HALF, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ALSO, AFTER FUELING VEHICLE AND PLACING THE GAS COVER ON, STARTED MOTORCYLE AND FUEL SPILLED THROUGH FUEL CAP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*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.