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1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3

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 19, 2004
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.
1
Latest Jul 23, 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 FXR3, most frequently naming the body & structure and steering categories. 1 safety recall has 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

  • Body & structure150.0%
  • Steering150.0%

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

1 campaign 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
99V200000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Jul 23, 1999
10,241 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.
The risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING AND, IF PLUGGED, WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0098View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

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

Body & structure
Filed Apr 19, 2004

SEE COVER LETTER THE CONSUMER NOTICED BLISTERS ON THE FRAME OF HIS MOTORCYCLE. THE CONSUMER HAD METALLURGICAL TESTING DONE WHICH SHOWED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED PRIOR TO FINAL ASSEMBLY AND COATING. THERE WAS ALSO CORROSION ON THE SWING ARM AND VISIBLE PITTING THROUGH THE CHROME. *NM

NHTSA ID
10056819
Incident
Aug 20, 1999
Mileage
7,800 mi
Steering
Filed Mar 27, 2001

FORK STOP FELL RIGHT OFF MOTORCYCLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
884249
Incident
Mar 11, 2001

Manufacturer communications

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

M1493

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SERVICE BULLETIN M1493: FUEL CAPS AND CUP CHANGE. REVISION. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson is making a fuel tank running change on side fill Touring, Police Touring, Touring CVO, Trike and all Softail® and Sportster platforms. This running change is starting May 22, 2019. Service parts for Dyna tanks and fuel caps are also covered by this bulletin. The running change is to the thread pitch in the fuel cap and in the fuel cup. The running change will affect OE (Original equipment) and P&A (Parts and Accessories) parts. All new fuel tanks and caps are retrofittable to previous years. Fuel caps from previous years will not fit on a new fuel tank.

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.