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2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Flhpi

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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1Owner complaints

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic complaints

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18,000 miles · Jun 21, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THE HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE MOTORCYCLE FLHPI ROAD KING IS STARTING TO SHOW WEAR MARKS ON ITS' BRAKE LINES. THE CONSTANT TURNING OF THE FORKS HAS RUBBED THE RUBBER LINES TO THE POINT WHERE IT LEAKS. THE BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED AT THE FACTORY BEHIND THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH PUSHES ONTO THE BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RE…

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THE HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE MOTORCYCLE FLHPI ROAD KING IS STARTING TO SHOW WEAR MARKS ON ITS' BRAKE LINES. THE CONSTANT TURNING OF THE FORKS HAS RUBBED THE RUBBER LINES TO THE POINT WHERE IT LEAKS. THE BRAKE LINES ARE ROUTED AT THE FACTORY BEHIND THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WHICH PUSHES ONTO THE BRAKE LINES. THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD REDESIGN OR REROUTE THESE LINES SO WHEN APPLYING FOR BRAKES THEY WILL STOP BEFORE AN OFFICER OR PRIVATE CITIZEN CRASHES. THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS 34 OTHER MOTORCYCLES WITH SIMILAR WEAR PATTERNS. UPDATED 07/13/10.*JB *TR

NHTSA ODI #10339322

Official recalls

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08V090000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

Feb 27, 2008

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.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

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.

05V293000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip

Jun 21, 2005

ON CERTAIN POLICE AND ESCORT MOTORCYCLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LINES MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED DURING INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT BRAKE TO LOCK UP IF AN ABS EVENT IS TRIGGERED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH,

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.

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NHTSA investigations

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