Harley-Davidson FLT problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1990–2001: 3 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Vehicle Speed Control #99V291000 · 1999 · 52,126 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the bank sensor angle system can malfunction.
Risk: This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding.
Fix: Dealers will correct the bank angle sensor system.
Fuel System, Gasoline #99V292000 · 1999 · 52,126 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the fuel tank vent system can malfunction.
Risk: This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding.
Fix: Dealers will correct the fuel tank vent system.
Exterior Lighting #91V001000 · 1991 · 19,950 units
Problem: Turn signal control modules may continue to flash in the presence of a non-functioning turn signal lamp which is nonconformance to fmvss 108.
Risk: Driver would not be aware that turn signal lamp is notflashing. other drivers would not be warned when the motorcycle was changinglanes or making a turn, and could result in an accident.
Fix: Replace turn signal control module, as necessary.
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