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2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide-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.
2
Latest Nov 18, 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 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2004 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide-Glide, most frequently naming the driver assistance, fuel system and other / unspecified 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

  • Driver assistance133.3%
  • Fuel system133.3%
  • Other / unspecified133.3%

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
03V510000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Dec 8, 2003
23 units potentially affected
The defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WITH CARBURETED ENGINES WHICH HAVE AN ANGLED FUEL FITTING ON THE GAS TANK DO NOT MEET HARLEY-DAVIDSON IMPACT TEST STANDARDS.
The risk: THIS COULD PRESENT A RISK OF FUEL LEAKAGE AND FIRE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK WITH THE PROPER TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0111View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Driver assistanceFuel system
Filed Nov 18, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 05V430000 FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON ON 11-8-05 REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: CABLES. HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A DEALER, AND THE DEALER SAID THEY COULD NOT PERFORM RECALL REPAIRS UNTIL IT WAS FACTORY APPROVED. THE FACTORY SAID THEY WOULD NOT APPROVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT NOTIFIED WHY THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT FACTORY APPROVED. HE HAS NOTIFIED HARLEY DAVIDSON BY MAIL. *AK UPDATED 11/29/05. *JB UPDATED 12/7/2005. *NM UPDATED 02/13/06. *JB

NHTSA ID
10143141
Incident
Nov 8, 2005
Mileage
12,600 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Apr 17, 2005

HARLEY DAVIDSON 2004 FXDWG- AFTER 3 VISITS TO DEALERSHIP FOR FACTORY SERVICE- REAR WHEEL SPOKES LOOSENED TO POINT OF REAR END WOBBLING BACK AND FORTH. *AK

NHTSA ID
10118013
Incident
Aug 7, 2004
Mileage
5,571 mi