2001 Harley-Davidson Fxst recalls & complaints

2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).

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2complaints

Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.

Recalls: check by VIN

NHTSA files recalls for the Harley-Davidson Fxst under individual trim or body names rather than "Fxst", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.

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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA

2complaints

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Most complained-about parts: Brakes (1), Hydraulic (1), Electrical system (1).

Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.

Read recent complaints (2)

05/31/2005 · Brakes
DT: BRAKE FAILURE ON MOTORCYCLE. HYDRAULIC BRAKES HAVE PAINT ON METAL FITTINGS, AND AS THE PAINT FLAKED AWAY THE FITTINGS RUSTED, AND THE FLUID LEAKED OUT. THEN, THE BRAKES FAILED. DEALER SAID THEY DO NOT GUARANTEE BRAKES WHERE THEY USE SALT ON THE ROADS OR CLOSE TO OCEAN. MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. *AK

12/18/2001 · Electrical system
WAS ON ILLINIOS ROUTE 150 TRAVELING AT 55 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY THE MOTORCYCLE LOST ALL POWER. THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN, THE ELECTRAL SYSTEM SHUT DOWN. I COSTED TO THE SHOULDER OF THIS BUSY 2 LANE HIGHWAY WITH ONLY A SOFT SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETE DEAD EXCEPT FOR THE ALARM SYSTEM. TAILERED THE BIKE TO THE DEALER AND THEY FOUND THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CONNE…

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