1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls

Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr problems

Problem areas named in the 8 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	3
Suspension	3
Unknown Or Other	1
Structure	1
Power Train	1

What owners report

2014-08-09, Suspension
I TOOK MY BIKE HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING IN TO THE SHOP FOR A FLAT TIRE. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME MY SWING HAD ARM BROKEN LITERALLY INTO TWO PIECES. HE INFORMED THAT HARLEY QUIT MAKING THIS PARTICULAR SWING DUE THE HIGH RATE OF FAILURE! THIS IS HIGHLY CONCERNING, AS THIS IS THE PIECE THAT HOLDS THE REAR WHEEL TO THE MOTORCYCLE STRAIGHT WHEN THE TORQUE OF THE MOTOR IS TRANSFERRED TO THE REAR WHEEL. I COULD ISSUE A LOT OF HIGH TECH PHYSICS HERE, BUT SIMPLY PUT IF THE REAR WHEEL OF MOTORCYCLE IS ALLOWED TO TURN, OR WORSE TWIST, THIS WOULD BE A LIFE THREATENING ISSUE, OR AT VERY LEAST SEVERE INJURY ISSUE. I HAVE SEEN SOME COMPLAINTS TO THIS VERY AGENCY RANGING BACK TO 1999, THIS IS NOW 2014, AND

2006-04-23, Structure
I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 1999 HARLEY ROAD KING/FL FAMILY CYCLE. I HAVE HAD THE REAR FORK SWING ARM BREAK AT THE AXLE THROUGH HOLE SLOT ALMOST PUTTING ME IN THE BUSHES. THE SWING ARM IS MADE OF 1/8X1X2 INCH RECTANGULAR STRUCTURAL TUBING WITH THE SIDE WALL(2") SLOTTED SO THAT LITTLE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY REMAINS. IN ADDITION:1. THE VEHICLE POWER PLANT HAD INCREASE HORSEPOWER THAT YEAR AND NO MODIFICATION TO THE STRUCTURE. 2. THE SHOCK ABSORBER BOTTOM MOUNT IS TO THE REAR OF THE SLOT SO THAT IT CANTILEVERS EACH TIME THE SHOCK RETRACTS/EXTENDS AND IN ADDITION THE BELT ADJUSTER IS AT THE AXLE POINT AND MADE OF ROUND TUBING INSIDE THE SWING ARM ACTING AS A FULCRUM POINT. THIS LEADS TO TORTIONA

2001-06-01, Suspension
REAR CAM BEARING FAILED CREATING LOD GRINDING NOISE. SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND GAVE TO DEALER.CAM BEARING REPLACED WITH SAME TYPE OF ROLLER BEARING NOT UPDATED VERSION .NOW AT 14500 MILES ENGINE IS BEGINING TO MAKE SAME NOISE AGAIN.NOTIFIED HARLEY DEALER I WAS TOLD THAT A EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MOTOR HAS BEEN ISSUED .BUT THE BEARING WILL ONLY BE REPLACED WITH THE UPDATED NEEDLE BEARING AFTER TOTAL FAILURE OF THE OLD STYLE BEARING. HARLEY HAS ISSUED A SERVICE KIT #24984-99 TOREPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BEARINGS. BUT THEY ONLY WILL DO THIS AFTER THE MOTOR HAS LITERALLY BLOWN UP. PART OF THE SERVICE KIT IS TO FLUSH ALL METAL OUT OF THE MOTOR AFTER THE OLD STYLE BEARING HAS FAILED.WHAT HARLEY-DAVIDSON

2000-11-15, Engine And Engine Cooling
1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON 88 CUBIC INCH TWIN CAM ENGINES HAVE A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH CAM BEARINGS. MANY OF THE BEARINGS ARE FAILING CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SEIZE, DIE OR STALL CAUSING A HAZARD TO THE RIDER AND PASSENGER. HARLEY DAVIDSON IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND HAS AN UPDATE KIT OF PARTS AVAILABLE TO DEALERS TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY ARE REFUSING TO TAKE ANY ACTION UNTIL THE ENGINE ACTUALLY FAILS. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL TO REPAIR THE KNOWN DEFECTS WITHIN THIS ENGINE. I CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT ON 11/7/00 AND WAS TOLD WHEN MY ENGINE FAILS THEY WILL ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. I LIVE IN HELENA MONTANA AND THERE IS LARGE PORTIONS OF THIS STATE WHERE THERE IS NO

2000-09-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT IE. (FACTORY CAMS AND CAM BEARINGS) REPLACED WITH STAGE 1 PERFORMANCE CAMS AND NEW BEARING SETS AT APPROX. 10,000 MILES THROUGH THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP.

1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr questions

Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (3), Suspension (3), Unknown Or Other (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr has been fixed?

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