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1994 Harley-Davidson FlhtcProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtc, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem8Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtc has problems

8 complaints 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
Electrical system80

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

2 recalls

1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.

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Vehicle speed control

Recall 93V-211 · Dec 13, 1993 · 4,038 vehicles

Risk. RESTRICTION OF THE THROTTLE CABLE MOVEMENT MAY CAUSE THETHROTTLE TO BIND, WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1994 vs. every other Flhtc 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 Flhtc median. How we score

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  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Flhtc owners report

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

RECALL # 98V158000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: SWITCH: OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES AND RECALL PART IS ON BACK ORDER. PART HAS NOT BEEN AVAILABLE SINCE JUNE OF 1998.*AK
Complaint 836052 · Apr 6, 1999
RECALL # 98V158000 HARLEY DAVIDSON IGNITION SWITCH; CONTACTED TWO DEALERSHIPS NUMEROUS TIMES SINCE AUGUST 1, 1998. DEALER NEVER HAS PARTS AVAILABLE AND DOES NOT KNOW WHEN PARTS WILL BECOME AVAILABLE. *AK
Complaint 829668 · Nov 13, 1998
RECALL # 98V15800 HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION SWITCH; NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. DEALER NOT CERTAIN WHEN PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALERSHIP AROUND THE FIRST OF AUGUST OF 1998. *AK
Complaint 827922 · Sep 15, 1998

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