no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
1998 Harley-Davidson FlhsProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhs, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 9, 1998. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhs has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1998 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
1998 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 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE ON 07-98 FOR RECALL # 98V158000 HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION SWITCH. HAS TRIED TO GET RECALL FIXED, BUT THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE.CONSUMER HAS CALLED DEALER ON A WEEKLY BASIS. *AK *ML
Own a 1998 Flhs?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.