1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
The 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE IN THE FALL OF 1998. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DEALERSHIP A NUMBER OF TIMES FOR THE PROBLEM. WHEN I AM GOING ABOUT 55MPH THE MOTOR JUST GOES DEAD. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FUEL VALVE, JETTED THE CARB JET, AND PUT IN A NEW DIAPHREM. THE PROBLEM STILL IS NOT FIXED. I AM LETTING YOU KNOW THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE LAST WEEK I ALMOST GOT REAR-ENDED BY TWO TRUCKS ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE THE MOTOR WENT DEAD. I CAN NOT GET A STRAIGHT ANSWER FOR WHY THIS MOTORCYCLE KEEPS DIEING. THE PERSON AT THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT I HAVE FOUND MOST OF THE THINGS GOING WRONG WITH THIS YEARS(1998) PROBLEMS. I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH THIS NOT RUNNING PROPERLY. THIS PROBLEM NEEDS TO BE SOLVED AT THE MANUFACTURERS COST NOT AT THE COST OF SOMEONES LIFE. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME TO ASK MORE DETAILED QUESTIONS.
Safety Rating for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 2 complaints
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX (current)
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCU — 331 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 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