1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
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 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After the recall work was performed regarding a defective ignition switch, the engine cut off, after the third visit to the dealer, the ignition coil was replaced.*ts *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2003 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Flhtcu model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Flhtcu model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 0 | 48 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2 | 81 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 3 | 70 |
| 2010 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 3 | 31 |
| 2011 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 5 | 9 |
| 2015 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 6 |
| 2017 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 3 | 4 |
| 2018 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
How do I know if my 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu 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 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu; 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.