no report yet
Ignition: switch
Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
1998 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuiProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 7, 2016. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
5Electrical system
2Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Tires1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 5 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 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 Flhtcui 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 Flhtcui 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 Flhtcui median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Flhtcui owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL CONCERNING IGNITION SWITCH. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON FIVE OCCASIONS, REPAIRS STILL NOT COMPLETED. SEEKING HELP FROM NHTSA IN THIS MATTER. *AK
CONSUMER HAS RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH FOR MOTORCYCLE. OWNER HAS CONTATCED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER ON 03-AUG-98. RECALL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *AK
WHEN RIDING IN EVERY GEAR, FROM TIME TO TIME, THERE IS A MISS. AT TIMES IT'S IN 2, 3, AND 5TH GEARS. THIS PROBLEM EXISTED IN CONSUMER'S 97 MODEL. A RECALL NOTICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED ON THE IGNITION. OWNER HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK
Own a 1998 Flhtcui?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.