no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
1997 Harley-Davidson FlhsProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 2, 1999. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes, hydraulic
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.
Best & worst years
1997 vs. every other Flhs 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 Flhs median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'03
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Flhs owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE REAR BRAKES, WHICH ARE THE MAIN SUPPORT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM, FADE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUS EOF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Own a 1997 Flhs?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.