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1999 Harley-Davidson Flt

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.
2
Latest Apr 26, 2000
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.
2
Latest Oct 28, 1999
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.
0
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.
0

Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flt, most frequently naming the engine and fuel system categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 2 manufacturer communications are 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

  • Engine150.0%
  • Fuel system150.0%

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
99V291000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Oct 28, 1999
52,126 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BANK SENSOR ANGLE SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0101View on NHTSA.gov
99V292000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Oct 28, 1999
52,126 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0101View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Engine
Filed Apr 26, 2000

RECALL 99V292000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM; OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN REFERENCE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER TWICE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. *AK *ML

NHTSA ID
860993
Fuel system
Filed Mar 1, 2000

NHTSA RECALL 99V291000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0101. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
857703

Manufacturer communications

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

P50

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

INFORMATION ON THE IMPROVED STATOR USED TO INCORPORATE NEW WINDING TECHNIQUES AND LARGER DIAMETER WIRE FOR IMPROVED OUTPUT AND A REDUCTION IN STATOR TEMPERATURE. *TT

M111

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SUBJECT REGARDING NEW STATOR FOR 1999 AND LATER FLT MODELS. *TT

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 Flt by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2001100—
2000120—
1999Viewing220—
1990010—

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.