1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.
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
3 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine · Steering
I just purchase a 1999 harley davidson fxdl from smokey mountain harley davidson. On my way to work doing about 70mph I experienced a high speed "wobble" on the bike causing a immediate loss of control and manuverability of the motorcycle. I had to slowly reduce speed and try with what little…
I just purchase a 1999 harley davidson fxdl from smokey mountain harley davidson. On my way to work doing about 70mph I experienced a high speed "wobble" on the bike causing a immediate loss of control and manuverability of the motorcycle. I had to slowly reduce speed and try with what little steering to pull over on the side of the road. It almost made me crash the motorcycle because I wasnt perpared or expecting it to happen or had any knowledge the bike was defective. I immediately contacted smhd and explained to them the proble and dropped it off for repair and they gave the motorcycle back and said they "didnt find anything wrong." this could be deadly and IS a safety issue that needs fixing immediately.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
The broken pivot bolt caused the rear wheel to fall off, which almost caused an accident. please provide further information. *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.
- 10139399TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight range. This optimizes performance and maintains low mechanical noise in operation. The connecting rod bore can also distort slightly in operation due to stress relaxation. As a result, bearing clearance decreases due to the contact zone broadening and the load being distributed over more rollers. The combination of a bore being slightly out of round and reduced bearing clearance can result in varying degrees of resistance through the range of motion. Axial clearance is also tightly controlled for proper alignment. For these reasons, zones of resistance can be found when the connecting rods are rotated by hand through their range of motion. Resistance during rod motion, by itself, is not an indication of a performance or durability concern.
- 10090280This document will outline inspection and measurement procedures for gerotor style oil pumps. It provides inspection procedures only without specifications.
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