1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
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
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 this should be a recall item?
- Suspension › Multiple axle
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
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
While driving at 70 mph, wheels were not straight, causing the consumer to lose control of the motorcycle. *ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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-003000 *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 609078Twin cam oil pressure sender: when installing user 90 degree crows foot wrench..
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