Model year record
2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls & problems
The 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 9 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.
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* |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical systemWiring › Fuses and circuit breakers | 4 | 18,000 mi |
| Wheels | 2 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| StructureBody | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA (N/A) EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN COMMANDER 2 TIRES, SIZE: 140/90/B16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED CRACKS WITHIN THE TREAD OF THE REAR TIRE. THE CONTACT NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY ADVISED THAT HE SHOULD PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE OF THE TIRE WAS 8,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
- Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH, THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOST POWER AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THEY TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE BUT WERE UNABLE TO FIND THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY HAVING SEVERAL PARTS REPLACED INCLUDING A NEW BATTERY AND AN IGNITION SWITCH BUT THE REPAIRS DID NOT COMPLETELY REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,700 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,066.
- Structure › Body
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BOLT ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR WAS FAILING AND SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FLOORBOARD HAS ONLY ONE BOLT. THE VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE THIRD TIME REGARDING THIS ISSUE. A REPORT WAS FILED WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON (REFERENCE NUMBER 993461). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000.
- WheelsCrash1 injury
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL BEGAN TO WOBBLE. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. HE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE AND WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL. HE WAS DIAGNOSED AS BRAIN DEAD AND PASSED AWAY THE NEXT DAY. THE ROAD SURFACE WAS SMOOTH AND DRY. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, POWERTRAIN, AND PURCHASE DATE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 27,000.
- Engine and engine cooling
THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MPH WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
ON APRIL 23, 2004 CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL LETTER REGARDING CIRCUIT BREAKER. DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO CONDUCT RECALL REPAIRS. *AK *NM
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
A CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS AND THE MOTORCYCLE SHUTS DOWN . IT HAS BEEN DISCOVERED THAT A FUSE REPLACEMENT PREVENTS THIS FROM HAPPENING. HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THAT IF CONSUMER DOESN'T USE A CIRCUIT BREAKER IT WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. *AK
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
I HAVE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE ON MY HARLEY DAVIDSON 2002 ULTRA CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN MOTION. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY SEVERAL OTHER OWNERS OF THIS MOTORCYCLE IN VARIOUS WEBSITE FORUMS. WHEN THE POWER FAILS, THE MOTOR SHUTS DOWN, AND THERE IS NO HORN, NO LIGHTS, NO DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, ETC. THAT MAKES THIS A VERY SERIOUS SITUATION ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE IN TRAFFIC. THE PROBLEM IS BELIEVED TO BE RELATED TO A CIRCUIT BREAKER DEFECT THAT SOME DEALERS CORRECT BY REPLACING IT WITH A MAXI FUSE. MY LOCAL HD DEALER IS NOT AWARE OF A PROBLEM BUT HARLEY DAVIDSON CORPORATION HAS BEEN MADE AWARE BY MANY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS SAME EVENT. THIS HAS…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.