1998 Harley-Davidson FX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Harley-Davidson FX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FX.

Most common 1998 Harley-Davidson FX problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

1999-07-13, Engine And Engine Cooling
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE IN THE FALL OF 1998. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM. WHEN I AM GOING ABOUT 55MPH THE MOTOR JUST GOES DEAD. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL VALVE, JETTED THE CARB JET, AND PUT IN A NEW DIAPHREM. THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. I AM LETTING YOU KNOW THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE LAST WEEK I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BY TWO TRUCKS ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE MOTOR WENT DEAD. I CAN NOT GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER FOR WHY THIS MOTORCYCLE KEEPS DIEING. THE PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE FOUND MOST OF THE THINGS GOING WRONG WITH THIS YEARS(1998) PROBLEMS. I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH THIS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. THIS PROBL

1998 Harley-Davidson FX questions

Does the 1998 Harley-Davidson FX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FX at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson FX?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Harley-Davidson FX has been fixed?

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