1998 Harley-Davidson FltriProblems, recalls & complaints

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

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltri 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 system10
Engine and engine cooling10

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

1 recall

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

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'05'06
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fltri owners report

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

RECEIVED NOTICE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND TOOK MOTORCYCLE FOR REPAIRS. 1 YEAR LATER, EXPERIENCED CUT OFF PROBLEM. DID NOT HAVE PROBLEM PRIOR TO RECALL REPAIRS. RECALL REPAIR WAS A FAILURE. *AK
Complaint 849475 · Sep 30, 1999

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