1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Switch (electrical system)
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch/circuit breaker and install a relay kit.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The rear brakes, which are the main support of the braking system, fade while driving, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 2, 1999 · Service brakes, hydraulic
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhs model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhs model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flhs | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhs | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhs | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhs | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs
How do I know if my 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V158000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.