1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

3

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

The 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC, potentially affecting up to 2,509 vehicles.

Recall 89V115000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 2,509 vehicles affected

Defect: CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND, IF IT BECOMES WET WHILE IN USE, COULD CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence: MOTORCYCLE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUTANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

I HAVE HEARD THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH HARLEY'S EVOLUTION MOTOR. MANY OF THE PEOPLE I HAVE TALKED TO HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM AFTER 50000 MILES. I HAVE A 1978 HARLEY WITH WELL OVER 100000 MILES AND HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM BEING NORMAL ON THE OLDER SHOVELHEAD MOTORS PRODUCED PRIOR TO 1984. MY MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND HAS NEVER BEEN RACED OR ABUSED. IT HAS RECEIVED THE PROPER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS WHEN NEEDED AND SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED AS IT DID
#518405 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
LEFT MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET RUSTED.
#517851 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | | N/A miles
ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE. *AK

Safety Rating for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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