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1998 Boss Hoss MotorcycleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Boss Hoss Motorcycle, most often about the tires. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints13 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Boss Hoss Motorcycle has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1998 Boss Hoss Motorcycle recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Motorcycle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Motorcycle median. How we score

'91'92'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Motorcycle owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH REAR MOTORCYCLE TIRE BLEW OUT, CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. DRIVER FELL OF THE MOTORCYCLE BEFORE HITTING A METAL FENCE. CONSUMER WAS HOSPITALIZED DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT. FIRESTONE, FIREHAWK. *AK *MR
Complaint 10047961 · Nov 14, 2003 · 500 miles

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