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1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Apr 3, 2006
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Mar 18, 2004
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi, most frequently naming the engine, powertrain (other) and suspension categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine133.3%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%
  • Suspension133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
04V134000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

Mar 18, 2004
81,496 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0113View on NHTSA.gov
99V003000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Jan 13, 1999
14,211 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
The risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 095View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Apr 3, 2006

THE CLEVE-BLOC ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE 1999 YEAR MODEL HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING BIKES CAN NOT HANDLE THE STRESS OUT ON THEM IN NORMAL RIDING WITHOUT FLEXING AND ALLOWING REAR SWINGARM MOVEMENT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ON LATER YEAR MODELS, HD HAS USED A SOLID ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE EARLIER YEARS HAVING FAILURE ISSUES FROM THE SILICON LEAKING OUT. *NM

NHTSA ID
10154408
Incident
Apr 2, 2006
Mileage
39,400 mi
Suspension
Filed Mar 30, 2006

THE DESIGN OF THIS MOTORCYCLES FRAME LEAVES THE POTENTIAL FOR THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE LEADING TO A CRASH THAT WILL INJURE SELF OR MAY EVEN LEAD TO DEATH. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SWING ARM FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION IS MOUNTED TO THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE ASSEMBLY. THERE ARE ONLY TWO MOTOR MOUNTS HOLD THIS ASSEMBLY IN PLACE AGAINST SIDE TO SIDE MOVEMENT AND THEY ARE FAR FROM THE MOUNT POINT. WHAT HAPPENS IS THAT THE FORCES APPLIED TO THE REAR WHEEL IN LEANING THROUGH A CORNER, RIDING ON UNEVEN SURFACES, OR EVEN RIDING IN WINDY SITUATIONS (SUCH AS ON THE INTERSTATE NEAR LARGE VEHICLES) CAUSE LEVERAGE ON THE SWING ARM AND THAT LEVERAGE PUSHES THE WHEELS OUT OF LINE TO ONE ANOTHER. THIS IS FELT BY THE OPERATOR AS INVISIBLE DIPS IN CORNERS, OR WOBBLING OF THE BIKE. I HAVE FOUND THAT THERE IS AT LEAST ONE AFTERMARKET COMPANY THAT HAS DEVELOPED A THIRD MOTOR MOUNT FOR THE BIKE THAT IS PLACED ON THE REAR OF THE TRANSMISSION. THIS REDUCES GREATLY THE AMOUNT OF LEVERAGE AVAILABLE AND KEEPS THE WHEELS IN LINE. I HAVE USED THIS AND HAVE NOT HAD ANY FURTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE HANDLING OF MY BIKE. I AM CONCERNED THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON CONTINUES TO PRODUCE NEW BIKES WITH THE SAME POTENTIALLY FATAL FLAW. *NM

NHTSA ID
10154183
Incident
Feb 7, 2006
Mileage
35,000 mi
Engine
Filed Jul 19, 2000

WHILE OPERATING MOTORCYCLE ON A CITY ROAD THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A GROWLING NOISE AND CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER. I AM GLAD I WAS NOT ON AN INTERSTAE HIWAY PERFORMING A TURN AS THE LOSS OF POWER SURLEY WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATALITY. THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING ON ENOUGH HD THAT A SERVICE BULLITIEN HAS BEEN ISSUED BUT HD WILL NOT DO THE UPGRADE UNTILL FAILURE DOES OCCUR. IT IS ONLY A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE A FATALITY DOES OCCUR.*AK

NHTSA ID
725683
Incident
Jul 16, 2000

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

M1534

EQUIPMENT

SERVICE BULLETIN M1534: Police – Speaker Bracket. PURPOSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified Police models that have an obsolete bracket (Part No. 76000856) installed, which can damage the front fender while operating. Replacement of any obsolete brackets is required. Motorcycles Impacted: Any Police Motorcycle could be impacted. Key Dates: New replacement parts began shipping 8/1/2021.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Harley-Davidson Flhtpi by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2007010—
2006210—
2005130—
2004200—
2003020—
2002020—
2001120—
2000010—
1999Viewing320—
1998010—
1997010—
1994010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.