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1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtci Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtci, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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1 safety recall for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtci

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 98V158000 Reported 55,013 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

    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 Flhtci have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“While driving tour pack mounted on back of motorcycle separated while driving. Dealer has been notified.*ak”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 6, 2001 · Unknown or other

Compare Harley-Davidson Flhtci model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhtci model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtci10
1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtci10
1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtci11
1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci12
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci25
2000 Harley-Davidson Flhtci16
2001 Harley-Davidson Flhtci26
2002 Harley-Davidson Flhtci22
2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtci22
2004 Harley-Davidson Flhtci02
2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtci04

Checking a specific 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtci

How do I know if my 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtci 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 Flhtci; 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.

Other Harley-Davidson models

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.