1998 Harley-Davidson Softail
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the rear brake pedal assembly may have an inadequate weld.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can allow the lever hub to separate from the master cylinder lever which would affect rear brake performance.
Remedy
Dealers will perform the recall service on these vehicles.
Owner complaints
3 complaints1 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
When turning handle bars from side to side handles will hit fuel tank on either side of cycle. Fuel tank gets dented. Dealer stated it was a known defect, and there was nothing he could do to remedy the problem.*ak
- Suspension › Front
While driving the motorcycle speed 20-25 mph, front tires started to shake, front end started to jerk, the road curved left, motorcycle kept pulling to the right, hit a curb, frontal impact and lost control, dealer contacted ,and claimed officer, island cycle did repairs, and ny harley davidson…
While driving the motorcycle speed 20-25 mph, front tires started to shake, front end started to jerk, the road curved left, motorcycle kept pulling to the right, hit a curb, frontal impact and lost control, dealer contacted ,and claimed officer, island cycle did repairs, and ny harley davidson manufacturer IS revtech tires - problem IS defective tire valve. Island cycle IS aware of the problem, vehicle repaired at owners expense with deductible.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
The design of the brake pedal IS too short and interferes with applying the brakes while foot IS resting on the floorboard. Foot becomes trapped between the floorboard and the brake pedal. This IS the heritage softail motorcycle. Owner has notified the manufacturer about the problem. *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.
- 10028305Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug (part number 45838-77). The new torque for both parts IS 60-70 ft lbs (81.3-94.9nm).
Every Harley-Davidson Softail model year
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