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1999 Harley-Davidson FLTProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 26, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT has problems

2 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
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10

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

2 recalls

1999 Harley-Davidson FLT 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

1999 vs. every other FLT 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 FLT median. How we score

'90'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FLT owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

RECALL 99V292000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM; OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN REFERENCE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER TWICE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. *AK *ML
Complaint 860993 · Apr 26, 2000

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