1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
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.
View full details →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.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
LEFT MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET RUSTED.
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.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
- 1984 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 0 complaints
- 1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC (current)
- 1990 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 2 complaints
- 1992 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 3 complaints
- 1993 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 2 complaints
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 8 complaints
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHR — 99 total complaints