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2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy (FLFB) problems & recalls

NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

0recalls
3owner complaints
1reported crashes
0reported fires
1injuries

Recalls

No recalls in NHTSA records for this model year.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners complain about

Fuel/Propulsion System1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Unknown Or Other1

Components named in 3 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.

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Specs

Specs coming soon. We only publish specs taken from the manufacturer's own spec sheets.

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FAQ

Does the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy have recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy.

What are the most common 2018 Harley-Davidson Fat Boy problems?

In 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is fuel/propulsion system.

Model name source: Harley-Davidson model codes (harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/expert-advice/harley-davidson-model-codes.html).