1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. 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 Flhtcui. 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
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Electrical system · Engine · Vehicle speed control
The motorcycle reved up to 4500 rpm wile at an idle and would not return to proper idle. *tr
- Wheels
The consumer was traveling at 65 mph and stopped because he thought he had flat tire, however he discovered that all the spokes were missing from american wire wheel super spoke radial laced rear wheel. *yh
- Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system
Engine severely overheats because of design defect with fuel injection system. this IS more apparent because of manufactuers sidecar on unit, increasing weight and engine load. engine has already blown head gaskets and cracked exhaust due to this defect.
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Consumer received recall letter concerning the ignition switch. notified the dealer, dealer stated no parts were available to remedy the problem. Recall 98v158000. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Front brake distributor block, which controls the flow of fluid to the brakes, failed. when driver applied brakes for a traffic light, the front brakes held for a second and then failed.
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