NHTSA Complaint #10098814 — 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10098814 |
| Vehicle | 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 49,324 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
RAPID DETERIORATION OF FRONT FORK SPRINGS CREATING A FRONT END WOBBLE THAT RENDERS THE MOTORCYCLE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. MOTORCYCLE WAS A HAZARD AND WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR. DEALERSHIP COULD NOT IDENTIFY CAUSE OF WOBBLE. NECK BEARINGS REPLACED AT A COST OF $400. FORK SPRINGS REPLACED. OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. *JB
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