1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
The 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU, potentially affecting up to 55,013 vehicles.
Recall 98V158000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| 55,013 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU MOTORCYCLE . THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE AS THE FRAME FAILED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FRAME WAS FOUND TO BE FRACTURED. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE FRAME WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRAME HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN REPLACED FOR A SIMILAR FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE POWER WILL RESUME. NLM
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOOSES ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, AFTER A FEW SECONDS THE POWER WILL RESUME. NLM
Safety Rating for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 2 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 5 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 1 complaint
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU (current)
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 0 complaints
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