1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Owner complaints
6 complaints1 involved a crash3 injuries
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- Suspension › Rear
Rear fork crack noted above rear axel on drive side of fork. Complete failure would/could result in loss of control and crash. This problem IS noted in web info available by researching google search harley davidson rear fork cracks. This research revealed thar in flh models from 1996 to 2002 this…
Rear fork crack noted above rear axel on drive side of fork. Complete failure would/could result in loss of control and crash. This problem IS noted in web info available by researching google search harley davidson rear fork cracks. This research revealed thar in flh models from 1996 to 2002 this IS occurring. I noted the crack in my rear fork following the discovery in a close friends 1999 harley davidson flht model. Web research indicates this IS not an uncommon major structure failure. Harley davidson 2003 and newer models have strengthened this area of the rear fork. *tr
- Tires
1998 harley davidson flh rear tire blew out. *ts the motorcycle overturned while pulling over onto the berm. both occupants were ejected off of the motorcycle which then struck a sign. *nm updated 07/20/06
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
The motorcycle's ignition system failure caused loss of control and damage. yh
- Power train
Speedometer sticks at 33 mph when weather IS cool (75 degress of lower).
- Visibility › Windshield
Curved windshield distorts vision, also motorcycle reflects in windshield. qcaw
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
Intermittently after driving about 5 miles motorcycle loses all power. the spark plugs do not get any electricity. Dealer IS aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. model ultra classic.
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