1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr recalls & problems

The 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr has 1 safety recall and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints2filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 98V158000 · Jul 14, 1998 · 55,013 vehicles · opened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.

Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Electrical system Ignition › Switch	2	0	0	0	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Oct 1, 1999Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #98V158000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE GIVEN. ONE YEAR LATER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE CUT OFF PROBLEM. DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS. THE REMEDY FOR IGNITION SWITCH WAS A FAILURE. *AK
Oct 26, 1998Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL 98V158000 & CONTACTED DEALER. INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE AS OF YET. WOULD PUT OWNER ON WAITING LIST. SO FAR NO PARTS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS.*AK

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.