1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3. 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 FXR3. 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.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
See cover letter the consumer noticed blisters on the frame of his motorcycle. the consumer had metallurgical testing done which showed that the frame was rusted prior to final assembly and coating. there was also corrosion on the swing arm and visible pitting through the chrome. *nm
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Fork stop fell right off motorcycle. *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.
- 10164794SERVICE BULLETIN M1493: FUEL CAPS AND CUP CHANGE. REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson is making a fuel tank running change on side fill Touring, Police Touring, Touring CVO, Trike and all Softail and Sportster platforms. This running change is starting May 22, 2019. Service parts for Dyna tanks and fuel caps are also covered by this bulletin. The running change is to the thread pitch in the fuel cap and in the fuel cup. The running change will affect OE (Original equipment) and P&A (Parts and Accessories) parts. All new fuel tanks and caps are retrofittable to previous years. Fuel caps from previous years will not fit on a new fuel tank.