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1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLT

2 recalls, 2 complaints - 2 TSBs

99V291000 Oct 28, 1999
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BANK SENSOR ANGLE SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM.
52,126 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
99V292000 Oct 28, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM.
52,126 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Apr 26, 2000
RECALL 99V292000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM; OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN REFERENCE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER TWICE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. *AK *ML
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Mar 1, 2000
NHTSA RECALL 99V291000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0101. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLT

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
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
P50 Apr 30, 2001
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
INFORMATION ON THE IMPROVED STATOR USED TO INCORPORATE NEW WINDING TECHNIQUES AND LARGER DIAMETER WIRE FOR IMPROVED OUTPUT AND A REDUCTION IN STATOR TEMPERATURE. *TT
M111 Feb 16, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT REGARDING NEW STATOR FOR 1999 AND LATER FLT MODELS. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLT

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99058 Opened: Sep 10, 1999 , Closed: Nov 2, 1999
PE, Closed
MOTORCYCLE STALLING
In 1998, Harley Davidson (HD) begaan installing Bank Angle Sensors on its motorcycles.This safety device is designed to turn off the engine during a crash.ODI has received information from a police fleet indicating its 1999 and 2000 Road King model police bikes are stalling during normal riding mane... Read more

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLT across all model years (1990, 2000).

5 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLT - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2000 2 1 View
1999 (current) 2 2
1990 1 0 View

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