NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, describing incidents dated April 1, 2016.
Most-cited components
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10854670 · Filed
MASTER CYLINDER SEALS LEAKING
BRAKE LINE ROUTING
NHTSA #08V090000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice
Reported February 27, 2008 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 5,947 vehicles
Harley-Davidson campaign 0134 · Owners notified February 29, 2008 · Vehicles built February 25, 2004 – July 1, 2007 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 5,947 MY 2005-2007 FLHP, FLHPI, FLHTP, FLHTPI, FLHPE AND FLHPEI POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS). INCONSISTENCIES IN THE ROUTING OF THE BRAKE LINES CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES. IN SOME CASES, THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID LEAKS.
Safety consequence
LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE BRAKE LINES, IF NECESSARY. BRAKE LINE RETENTION AND CLUTCH CABLE POSITIONING DEVICES WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED TO PREVENT FUTURE ABRASION TO THE BRAKE LINES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 29, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0134.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
NHTSA #05V293000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · NHTSA notice
Reported June 21, 2005 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 1,552 vehicles
Harley-Davidson campaign 0120 · Owners notified June 24, 2005 · Vehicles built December 10, 2003 – May 25, 2005 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LINES MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP IF AN ABS EVENT IS TRIGGERED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH,
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND RE-ROUTE THE ABS BRAKE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
Notes
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0120.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhpei model years
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