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2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Recalls & Complaints

The 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 4 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 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg owner complaints

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, describing incidents dated November 10, 2001 to March 25, 2018.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Structure 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Of the 4 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 4 complaints, owners report 1 injury and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11081462 · Filed March 27, 2018
THE SWINGARM OF THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE MIDWAY OF THE AXLE ADJUSTING SLOT THAT IS ON THE DRIVE SIDE LEG, (LEFT SIDE)CAUSING A SEVERE WOBBLE WHILE IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT SPEED. LUCKILY, AS I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER OF OVER 45 YEARS, I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE OF…
ODI #10404076 · Filed June 1, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG LOW RIDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERY HE NOTICED THAT A FACTORY WELD WAS CRACKED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT REFUSED TO DO ANY WORK ON IT SINCE HE WELDED THE FRAME HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER…
ODI #10129698 · Filed July 22, 2005
I WAS TRAVELING DOWN HWY 83 OUTSIDE OF LEAKEY TX, IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, ON 07/13/05 WHEN ALL FIVE OF THE BELT DRIVE SPROKET BOLTS BACKED OUT CAUSING ONE BOLT TO SHEER INSIDE THE WHEEL HUB CAUSING THE SPROKET TO DIS-LODGE FROM THE WHEEL. I HAD TO USE EVASIVE ACTION IN ORDER NOT TO UPSET THE 02…

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HARLEY-DAVIDSON/REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES

NHTSA #03V005000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings · NHTSA notice

Reported January 24, 2003 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Potentially affected: 1,762 vehicles

Harley-Davidson campaign 0107 · Owners notified February 17, 2003 · Vehicles built March 31, 2001 – June 13, 2002 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLIES COULD FRACTURE INTERNALLY.

Safety consequence

THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE LINE TO LEAK BRAKE FLUID, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION, POSSIBLY WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 17, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.

Notes

HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0107. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

4 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg.

Suspension

ODI #11081462

Incident: March 25, 2018 · Filed: March 27, 2018

THE SWINGARM OF THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE MIDWAY OF THE AXLE ADJUSTING SLOT THAT IS ON THE DRIVE SIDE LEG, (LEFT SIDE)CAUSING A SEVERE WOBBLE WHILE IN MOTION ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY AT SPEED. LUCKILY, AS I AM A VERY EXPERIENCED RIDER OF OVER 45 YEARS, I WAS ABLE TO GET OVER TO THE EMERGENCY LANE OF THE HIGHWAY, THEN CALL FOR A FRIEND WITH A TRAILER TO GET IT HOME SAFELY. SINCE THIS INCIDENT, I HAVE FOUND THAT QUITE A FEW OF THESE FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED, AND COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IF THE SECTION WALL THICKNESS WAS MUCH THICKER!

Structure

ODI #10404076

Incident: May 13, 2011 · Filed: June 1, 2011

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWG LOW RIDER. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE CHANGING THE BATTERY HE NOTICED THAT A FACTORY WELD WAS CRACKED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT REFUSED TO DO ANY WORK ON IT SINCE HE WELDED THE FRAME HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000. UPDATED 07/08/11 *BF UPDATED 07/18/11

Power Train

ODI #10129698

Incident: July 13, 2005 · Filed: July 22, 2005

I WAS TRAVELING DOWN HWY 83 OUTSIDE OF LEAKEY TX, IN THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY, ON 07/13/05 WHEN ALL FIVE OF THE BELT DRIVE SPROKET BOLTS BACKED OUT CAUSING ONE BOLT TO SHEER INSIDE THE WHEEL HUB CAUSING THE SPROKET TO DIS-LODGE FROM THE WHEEL. I HAD TO USE EVASIVE ACTION IN ORDER NOT TO UPSET THE 02 FXD HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYLE WITH ONLY 7,300 ORIGINAL MILES ON IT. ALL REQUIRED AND RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED AT TEXAN HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP IN CONROE, TX AND I HAVE ALL RECEIPT RECORDS TO DOCUMENT ALL REQUIRED AND RECOMMEND SERVICE HAS BEEN PERFORMED ON THIS MOTORCYLE BY TEXAN HARLEY DAVIDSON. NO WHERE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES IT SAY TO BE EXTRA CAUTIOUS ABOUT THE FIVE REAR SPROKET BOLT ASSEMBLYS COULD POSSIBLY BACK OUT CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MOST MOTORCYLE MANUFACTURERS USE SAFTY ANTI-BACK OFF PLATES MOUNTED ON AND AROUND THE SPROKET BOLTS ASSEMBLY, BUT HARLEY DAVIDSON CHOOSE'S TO IGNORE THIS POTENTIAL DEADLY SAFTY ISSUE. I TOOK OUT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY, BUT HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY DENIED THE WARRANTY CLAIM AND STATED I WOULD HAVE NEEDED TO TAKE OUT AN ADDITIONAL EXTENDED WARRANTY POLICY FOR THIS TO BE COVERED. I FEEL THIS IS A GRAVE SAFTY CONCERN WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYLE COMPANY AND I WILL PROBABLY SELL MY MOTORCYLE FOR THIS REASON AND DISCLOSE TO ANY FUTURE POTENTIAL BUYER THIS DEFECT MADE BY HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY.

Fuel System, Gasoline; Fuel System, Other

ODI #10032689

Crash 1 injury1 death

Incident: November 10, 2001 · Filed: August 12, 2003

MOTORCYCLE FAILED WHEN FUEL GAUGE READ 1/8TH TANK FULL. RIDER LOST POWER ON FREEWAY AND WAS STRUCK FROM BEHIND WHILE TRYING TO REACH SHOULDER FOR SAFETY. HD SAYS THAT AT APPROXIMATELY 1/8TH TANK READING, MOTORCYCLE NEEDS TO BE SWITCHED TO RESERVE TO AVOID RUNNING OUT OF GAS, BUT MANUAL CONTAINS NO SUCH REFERENCE. BELIEVE FUEL GAUGE IS INACCURATE AND/OR IS INCONSISTENT WITH RESERVE SYSTEM. COULD BE OTHER PROBLEMS, SUCH AS FUEL VALVE.*AK

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