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Harley-Davidson Flht Recall 98V158: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch

NHTSA campaign 98V158, reported July 14, 1998, 55,013 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V158HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson Flhs19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Flht19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Flhtc19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Flhtci1994199619971998
Harley-Davidson Flhtcu19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Flhtp1994199519961997
Harley-Davidson Flhtpi199419971998
Harley-Davidson Fltc1994199619971998
Harley-Davidson Fltcu19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Fltcui1994199619971998
Harley-Davidson Fltr19941995199619971998
Harley-Davidson Fltri19941995199619971998