1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
The 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC, potentially affecting up to 14,211 vehicles.
Recall 99V003000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
| 14,211 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionmultiple Axle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
99 V 003 000/ ENGINE CAM BOLT: REPORTING A POSSIBLE CAM BEARING FAILURE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT REPAIRS WOULD ONLY BE DONE AFTER IT FAILED. AK THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD HAVE A RECALL ON THE AFFECTED MODELS AND REPAIR THE DEFECT. *YH
HD IS AWARE OF THE 99 & 2000 TC88 CAM BEARING FAILURE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE UP. HD HAS SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS FAILURE BUT ONLY THE DEALER RECEIVES THEM. THE CONSUMER HAS NO IDEA THAT THEY ARE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD SEIZE UP AT ANY TIME, CAUSING A CRASH. DO YOU THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM?
HD IS AWARE OF THE 99 & 2000 TC88 CAM BEARING FAILURE WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO SEIZE UP. HD HAS SERVICE BULLETINS ON THIS FAILURE BUT ONLY THE DEALER RECEIVES THEM. THE CONSUMER HAS NO IDEA THAT THEY ARE RIDING A MOTORCYCLE THAT COULD SEIZE UP AT ANY TIME, CAUSING A CRASH. DO YOU THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM?
REPORTING A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE BALL BEARING USED IN THE CAM BUSHING SHOULD BE REPLACE WITH THE ROLLING BEARING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FOR NO REASON. WS PICKING UP SPEED. WOULD NOT STOP. HAD HIT KILL SWITCH TO STOP MOTORCYCLE. HAD DEALER TOWED MOTORCYCLE. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
50 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TWIN CAM OIL PRESSURE SENDER: WHEN INSTALLING USER 90 DEGREE CROWS FOOT WRENCH.. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 8 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 6 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 2 complaints
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 1 complaint
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 3 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC (current)
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 2 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 8 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 3 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 2 complaints
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- 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