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2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
5
Latest Nov 15, 2005
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Sep 30, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide, most frequently naming the transmission, brakes and fuel system categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Transmission240.0%
  • Brakes120.0%
  • Fuel system120.0%
  • Suspension120.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V465000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Sep 30, 2004
2,828 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
The risk: THESE SITUATIONS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FOR PERSONS OR PROPERTY ON OR NEAR THE MOTORCYCLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL TEST EACH CANISTER FOR BLOCKAGE, THEN REPLACE AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYView on NHTSA.gov
04V052000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

Feb 2, 2004
4,593 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN FUEL INJECTED MOTORCYCLES, THE RUBBER FUEL HOSE HAS THE POTENTIAL TO SEPARATE FROM THE INNER LINER CAUSING A FUEL LEAK.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0112View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Fuel system
Filed Nov 15, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V465000 CONCERNING THE FUEL TANK STORAGE ASSEMBLY. THWERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THE PARTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR AT LEAST SIX MORE WEEKS. *NM.

NHTSA ID
10142810
Incident
Nov 1, 2005
Mileage
7,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 6, 2004

CONSUMER JUST PURCHASED A NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON, AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE DEFECTIVE, CAUSING THE FRONT WHEEL TO WOBBLE. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED ONCE AT 844 MILES. THEN, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT 1149 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED SPACER WAS IN THE FRONT WHEEL . *TC

NHTSA ID
10090051
Incident
Aug 28, 2004
Mileage
844 mi
Transmission
Filed Aug 5, 2004

WHILE MOTORCYCLE WAS PARKED CONSUMER NOTICED FLUID LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE LEAK OCCURRED IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE WHICH RESULTED IN SOME OF THE FLUID GETTING ON THE TIRE. THE DEALER HAS WORKED ON THE TRANSMISSION 3 TIMES AND HAS REPLACED 6 O-RINGS IN AN ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE SHIFTER PEG FELL OF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ON THE WAY TO THE DEALER. THIS ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT THE MOTORCYCLE. *NM

NHTSA ID
10075915
Incident
Jun 8, 2004
Mileage
195 mi
Brakes
Filed Jul 30, 2004

THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT PROPERLY LUBRICATED, WHICH RESULTED IN THE REAR BRAKES LOCKING UP AND CAUSING CONTROL PROBLEMS. *AK *SC *JB

NHTSA ID
10081419
Incident
Jul 2, 2004
Mileage
400 mi
Transmission
Filed Apr 27, 2004

I WAS RIDING DOWN THE INTERSTATE AND THE CLUTCH BOLT FLEW OUT OF THE DERBY COVER I WAS LUCKY THAT IT FLEW OUT INSTED OF IN THE GEAR THAT WOULD HAVE LOCKED MY BACK WHEELE UP AND I WOULD HAVE CRASHED I TOOK IT TO THE HARLEY SHOP OF WYTHEVILLE VA AND THEY TOLD ME IT WAS UNCHECKED BY THE HARLEY SHOP OF ROANOKE VA OF WERE I PURCHASED IT FROM THE BIKE IS A 2004 MODEL AND HAS1600 MILES ON IT. *AK

NHTSA ID
10067935
Incident
Apr 16, 2004
Mileage
1,600 mi

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2004Viewing520—
2001210—
2000400—
1999010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.