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1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

1 recalls, 7 complaints - 1 TSBs

99V003000 Jan 13, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
14,211 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
WHEELS1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 22, 2001
Incident date: Apr 15, 2001
99 V 003 000/ ENGINE CAM BOLT: REPORTING A POSSIBLE CAM BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AFTER IT FAILED. AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THE AFFECTED MODELS AND REPAIR THE DEFECT. *YH
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Sep 18, 2000
HD IS AWARE OF THE 99 & 2000 TC88 CAM BEARING FAILURE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE UP. HD HAS SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS FAILURE BUT ONLY THE DEALER RECEIVES THEM. THE CONSUMER HAS NO IDEA THAT THEY ARE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD SEIZE UP AT ANY TIME, CAUSING A CRASH. DO YOU THINK THI... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING Sep 11, 2000
HD IS AWARE OF THE 99 & 2000 TC88 CAM BEARING FAILURE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE UP. HD HAS SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS FAILURE BUT ONLY THE DEALER RECEIVES THEM. THE CONSUMER HAS NO IDEA THAT THEY ARE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD SEIZE UP AT ANY TIME, CAUSING A CRASH. DO YOU THINK THI... Read more
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Jul 11, 2000
Incident date: May 15, 2000
REPORTING A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BALL BEARING USED IN THE CAM BUSHING SHOULD BE REPLACE WITH THE ROLLING BEARING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 12, 1999
Incident date: Jul 6, 1999
MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON. WS PICKING UP SPEED. WOULD NOT STOP. HAD HIT KILL SWITCH TO STOP MOTORCYCLE. HAD DEALER TOWED MOTORCYCLE. *AK
WHEELS Jul 12, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1999
WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, WHEELS WERE NOT STRAIGHT, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 8, 1999
RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT ON JANUARY 25,1999. AS OF FEB 08,1999, REGARDING ENGINE CAM BOLT FAILURE. NO PARTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY DEALERSHIP TO REMEDY PROBLEMS. RECALL SAYS THAT USING VEHICLE COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY, BUT IS FAILING TO PROVIDE RECALL SERVICE KITS IN A REASONABLE TIME. RECALL 99V... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
50 Jun 1, 1999
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TWIN CAM OIL PRESSURE SENDER: WHEN INSTALLING USER 90 DEGREE CROWS FOOT WRENCH.. *TT

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC across all model years (1983, 2012).

25 Total Recalls
130 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
9 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2012 1 3 View
2011 2 4 View
2010 3 9 View
2009 3 23 View
2008 2 17 View
2007 0 16 View
2005 0 3 View
2003 1 2 View
2002 1 3 View
2001 1 8 View
2000 0 2 View
1999 (current) 1 7
1998 1 3 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 1 2 View
1995 1 6 View
1994 2 8 View
1993 1 2 View
1992 0 3 View
1990 0 2 View
1989 1 3 View
1984 1 0 View
1983 1 0 View

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