1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
1 recalls, 7 complaints
98V158000 Jul 14, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Dec 9, 1999
OWNER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE JULY 22 1998. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OFF.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
May 7, 1999
Incident date: Jul 30, 1998
CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 98V158000 CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE. ON 28 JUL 98. ON ABOVE DATE CONTACTED DEALER TO HONOR RECALL. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN AUGUST OR OCTOBER 30 1998. HOWEVER, RECALL HAS STILL NOT HONORED AT THIS TIME. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 8, 1999
Incident date: Nov 11, 1998
H-D REDESIGNED THE TAPPETS IN THE EVO BIG TWIN MOTOR. MY MOTOR HAD 3 OF THE NEW STYLE TAPPETS AND ONE OF THE OLD TAPPETS INSTALLED IN IT. THE ROLLERS IN THE OLD STYLE TAPPET DISINTEGRATED, CAUSING METAL SHAVINGS PUMPED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE. A PIECE OF METAL GOT INTO THE OIL PUMP ,AND CAUSED A LOSS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 15, 1998
Incident date: Jul 30, 1998
THE AMOUNT OF REPAIR KITS FOR IGNITION SWITCH THAT ARE BEING SHIPPED FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO THE DEALERS ARE GREATLY INSUFFICIENT. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED SEVEN TIMES, AND CANNOT OBTAIN THE KITS AND CANNOT DETERMINE WHEN THEY WILL BE IN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
IGNITION SWITCH HAS FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Oct 5, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH EXPERIENCES INTERMITTENT FAILURE, RECALL NOTICE SENT HOWEVER UNABLE TO BE REPAIRED DUE TO LACK OF PARTS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Jun 15, 1998
Incident date: Jun 11, 1998
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, WHILE OPERATING THE MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO COME TO A SCHREECHING HALT WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND WOULD REPLACE THE SWITCH , STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND MANY HAD BEEN REPLACED FOR A FEE. *AK
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT across all model years (1994, 2022).
19
Total Recalls
76
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT - Year by Year
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| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2010 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 8 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 8 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 | View |
| 1996 (current) | 1 | 7 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |