1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

1Recalls
2Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Flhtcu?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls

Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

Recall 98V158Jul 14, 199855,013 vehicles affected

Most common 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Structure1

What owners report

2013-06-03, Structure
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU MOTORCYCLE . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE AS THE FRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
2000-12-05, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE POWER WILL RESUME. NLM

1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu questions

Does the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Structure (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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