1997 Harley-Davidson Flht Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht, and owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht
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.
7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Harley refused to recognize the problem yet multiple persons have since confirmed to me that this is a common problem including professional harley mechanics. No safety defect listed in the summary. *”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 23, 2000 · Unknown or other
“Consumer received recall letter in july concerning ignition switch. Dealer has no parts available to correct the problem, they are still on back order. Recall number 98v15000. *ak *ml”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 4, 1999 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Flht model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flht model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 3 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 4 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 8 |
| 2000 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 6 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht | 2 | 4 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flht | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Harley-Davidson Flht | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht
How do I know if my 1997 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 Flht; 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.