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2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints 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 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, describing incidents dated October 20, 2001 to June 7, 2019.

Most-cited components

Engine 2 complaints
Power Train 1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11219794 · Filed June 13, 2019
PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONERS AND THE PRIMARY CHAIN TENSIONER. CAM CHAIN TENSIONER PREMATURELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. RIDER WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HOME TO RETURN BEFORE ACCIDENT OR MAJOR DAMAGE OCCURED.
ODI #11020211 · Filed August 28, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WIDE GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERS' HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (557 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405 (203) 315-4759) FOR A CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE SEIZED AND FAILED TO MOVE…
ODI #753528 · Filed October 22, 2001
THE THROTTLE CABLE SNAPPED AT THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL (NOT THE CARB END) AS I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. AS I COULDN'T OPEN THE THROTTLE BEYOND IDLE, I WAS FORCED TO "CREEP" AT ABOUT 10 MPH ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THIS WAS DANGEROUS. *AK

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NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg.

Engine

ODI #11219794

Incident: June 7, 2019 · Filed: June 13, 2019

PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE CAM CHAIN TENSIONERS AND THE PRIMARY CHAIN TENSIONER. CAM CHAIN TENSIONER PREMATURELY FAILED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. RIDER WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HOME TO RETURN BEFORE ACCIDENT OR MAJOR DAMAGE OCCURED.

Power Train; Engine

ODI #11020211

Incident: August 3, 2017 · Filed: August 28, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDWG WIDE GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO BROTHERS' HARLEY-DAVIDSON INC (557 W MAIN ST, BRANFORD, CT 06405 (203) 315-4759) FOR A CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT. WHILE DRIVING ON THE LOT, THE MOTORCYCLE SEIZED AND FAILED TO MOVE WITHOUT WARNING. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TWO RETAINER NUT SCREWS FRACTURED AND THE SCREWS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE, STATING THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS OLD AND NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,000. UPDATED 11/01/17*LJ *TR

Vehicle Speed Control

ODI #753528

Incident: October 20, 2001 · Filed: October 22, 2001

THE THROTTLE CABLE SNAPPED AT THE HANDLEBAR CONTROL (NOT THE CARB END) AS I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. AS I COULDN'T OPEN THE THROTTLE BEYOND IDLE, I WAS FORCED TO "CREEP" AT ABOUT 10 MPH ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. THIS WAS DANGEROUS. *AK

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