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1998 Harley-Davidson FltrProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 15, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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
Electrical system20

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

1 recall

1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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 Fltr 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 Fltr median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'03'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What Fltr owners report

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

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #98V158000. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP & TOOK VEHICLE IN ON DATE GIVEN. ONE YEAR LATER STARTED TO EXPERIENCE CUT OFF PROBLEM. DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS. THE REMEDY FOR IGNITION SWITCH WAS A FAILURE. *AK
Complaint 851062 · Dec 15, 1999
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE IN MAIL 98V158000 & CONTACTED DEALER. INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE AS OF YET. WOULD PUT OWNER ON WAITING LIST. SO FAR NO PARTS HAVE BEEN AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS.*AK
Complaint 831204 · Nov 23, 1998

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