2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Hydraulic (2), Suspension (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
03/28/2018 · Brakes · crash
I WAS RIDING ON CITY HIGHWAY. STOPPED AT A INTERSECTION TRAFFIC SIGNAL WHEN THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL TURNED GREEN I BEGAN TO A SPEED OF 30MPH IN A 40MPH ZONE I NOTICE THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO LOSE SPEED AT THIS TIME I PULLED INTO THE BICYCLE LANE OF THE HIGHWAY TO BE OUT OF THE LINE OF TRAFFIC AN AT THAT SECOND THE FRONT BRAKES AN TIRE LOCKED UP PUTTING THE MOTO…
07/17/2010 · Brakes
ON MY 2004 ULTRA CLASSIC HARLEY,WHICH I OWNED SINCE IT WAS NEW. THE FRONT MASTER CYLINDER LEVER SLOW WENT DOWN OVER THE YEARS UNTIL THE LEVER IS DOWN TO THE HANDLE GRIP. I'VE BLED THE FRONT BRAKE AND NOTHING, CHECK THE PADS LITTLE LESS THEN HALF ! SO I'M THINK THE MASTER CYLINDER IS A DEFECT. *TR
11/04/2008 · Suspension
WOBBLE AT REAR WHEEL OF MOTORCYCLE... OCCURS WHEN IN A LONG, SWEEPING CURVE (EITHER DIRECTION) AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
11/09/2007 · Brakes
FAILURE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM. OVER TIME PISTONS IN CALIPER STICK OR FREEZE UP. THIS CAUSES THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER TO COME ALL THE BACK TO THE THROTTLE GRIP. IN SOME CASES REDUCING BRAKING EFFICIENCY BY 50%. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND ON 4 SEPARATE CASES BROKE THE PISTONS LOOSE TO ALLOW NORMAL BRAKING. I AM A POLICE MOTORCYCLE INSTRUCTOR, A…