Known Recalls

Model year record

1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTR

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 2 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V158000

Electrical system: ignition: switch

Component
Electrical system: ignition: switch
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
55,013
Reported to NHTSA
1998-07-14
Owners notified
1998-07-20

Defect description

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

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch2—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.