1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

2 recalls, 11 complaints - 2 TSBs

04V134000 Mar 18, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
81,496 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
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

11 total complaints 2 crashes 2 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
TIRES1
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 15, 2016
Incident date: Apr 30, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA FLHTCUI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND FLIPPED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. TH... Read more
Crash 2 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Oct 2, 2007
Incident date: Jul 3, 2007
I NOTICED A GASOLINE ODOR AND AFTER INVESTIGATING, DETERMINED THAT BOTH FUEL LINES WERE LEAKING GASOLINE AT THE TANK FITTINGS. PARTS THAT WERE DEFECTIVE ARE 61471-95 AND 61470-99. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE IF GASOLINE WAS IGNITED BY A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING May 11, 2007
Incident date: May 10, 2007
THIS COMPLAINT WAS RELATED TO A WARRANTY REPAIR ITEM ON A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART FROM HARLEY-DAVIDISON TWIN CAM MOTORS 1999 - 2000. REAR CAM BEARING FAILURE. IN 08/2006 I PURCHASED A 1999 FLHTCUI WITH 6000 MILES. HARLEY DID A WARRANTY REPAIR ON THESE MOTORCYCLES UP TO 50000 MILES OR 5 YEARS. THE PRE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Jul 27, 2004
Incident date: Jul 22, 2002
I HAVE A 1999 HARLEY MODEL #FLHTCU-I, VIN # [XXX].I RECEIVED A RECALL ON PART # 29987-99A A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT COULD OPEN DUE TO REASONS OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED,CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS ON VACATION WHEN THIS UNEXPECTED INTERRU... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 20, 2001
Incident date: Jun 7, 2001
THE CAM BEARING FAILED AND AFTER DELIVERY TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAM BOLTS HAD ALSO CAME LOOSE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE May 30, 2001
Incident date: Jun 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE May 22, 2001
Incident date: May 18, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN RUSH HOUR ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD PREVIOUSLY RECALL WORK DONE FOR 'BANK ANGLE SENSOR' THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO RECTIFY DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT RELATES TO A FUEL TANK VENT.*JB
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY May 22, 2001
Incident date: May 18, 2001
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN RUSH HOUR ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD PREVIOUSLY RECALL WORK DONE FOR 'BANK ANGLE SENSOR' THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO RECTIFY DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT RELATES TO A FUEL TANK VENT.*JB
TIRES Oct 3, 2000
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR 7500 MILE SERVICE PRIOR TO TAKING A TRIP, WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN HANDLING, STOPPED AT A HD DEALER AND WHILE CHECKING BIKE THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS DANGEROUSLY WORN, CONSUMER CHECKED THE 7500 MILE SERVICE RECORD WHICH STATED THAT THE TIR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 2, 2000
Incident date: Nov 23, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 99V003000 CONCERNING ENGINE CAM BOLT FAILURE. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Mar 29, 1999
Incident date: Dec 5, 1998
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER AND THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
M1106 Feb 16, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN REGARDING CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE. *TT
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 FLHTCUI - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI across all model years (1994, 2003).

13 Total Recalls
128 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
14 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
2 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI - Year by Year

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2003 1 29 View
2002 2 10 View
2001 2 8 View
2000 1 20 View
1999 (current) 2 11
1998 1 10 View
1997 1 7 View
1996 1 2 View
1995 1 1 View
1994 1 0 View

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