1997 Harley-Davidson Flht
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht. Newest first.
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. a loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
7 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Unknown or other
Harley refused to recognize the problem yet multiple persons have since confirmed to me that this IS a common problem including professional harley mechanics. No safety defect listed in the summary. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer received recall letter in july concerning ignition switch. dealer has no parts available to correct the problem, they are still on back order. recall number 98v15000. *ak *ML
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer received recall letter in july 1998. Contacted dealer, no parts were available to remedy the problem. Dealer has not yet received parts from the manufacturer. Recall number 98v158000. Please give any further details. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The consumer received a recall letter stated that they needed a part for their ignition switch. however the parts have not been available since receiving the letter , which was on july 22ND. the recall no. IS 98v158000. *ak
- Power train
Cruise control malfunction caused by faulty speedometer.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Motorcycle would not start. Took motorcycle to dealership & it was repaired under warranty. No crash or injuries. 1997 flhtcui brought jan 1997, read it in mcn. *ak
- Suspension › Front
Vehicle pulls to left.
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