1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1998 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Received recall notice #98v158000. Contacted dealership & took vehicle in on date given. One year later started to experience cut off problem. Did not have problem prior to recall repairs. The remedy”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 15, 1999 · Electrical system
“Received recall notice in mail 98v158000 & contacted dealer. Informed no parts available as of yet. Would put owner on waiting list. So far no parts have been available for repairs.*ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 23, 1998 · Electrical system
Compare Harley-Davidson Fltr model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Fltr model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 2 |
| 1999 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 2 | 14 |
| 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltr | 3 | 16 |
Checking a specific 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr
How do I know if my 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr; 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.