1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

7

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

The 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI 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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Electrical Systemignitionswitch (1 complaint), and Engine (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI, 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#10650777 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 45,000 miles
THE MOTORCYCLE REVED UP TO 4500 RPM WILE AT AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE. *TR
#10650777 | ENGINE | | 45,000 miles
THE MOTORCYCLE REVED UP TO 4500 RPM WILE AT AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE. *TR
#10650777 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 45,000 miles
THE MOTORCYCLE REVED UP TO 4500 RPM WILE AT AN IDLE AND WOULD NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE. *TR
#568081 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 65 MPH AND STOPPED BECAUSE HE THOUGHT HE HAD FLAT TIRE, HOWEVER HE DISCOVERED THAT ALL THE SPOKES WERE MISSING FROM AMERICAN WIRE WHEEL SUPER SPOKE RADIAL LACED REAR WHEEL. *YH
ENGINE SEVERELY OVERHEATS BECAUSE OF DESIGN DEFECT WITH FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. THIS IS MORE APPARENT BECAUSE OF MANUFACTUERS SIDECAR ON UNIT, INCREASING WEIGHT AND ENGINE LOAD. ENGINE HAS ALREADY BLOWN HEAD GASKETS AND CRACKED EXHAUST DUE TO THIS DEFECT.

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Safety Rating for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI

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

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