1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
The 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE REAR CAM BEARING ON MY 1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROADKING HAS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURE IS ENTIRELY AWARE OF THE DESIGN DEFECT. I FAIL TO SEE THE LOGIC ON HOW MY VEHICLE MUST DAMAGE OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS BEFORE HARLEY DAVIDSON BACKS UP THEIR OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED ON 8-1-02 THAT I'M NOW HEARING A NOISE NEAR REAR CAM BEARING AREA. I ASKED TO HAVE MY HARLEY REPAIRED "HARLEY DAVIDSON FAILED TO DO SO". I FEEL H-D SHOULD REPLACE THE CAM BEARING PRIOR TO FAILURE. I TRIED TO CONTACT H-D MOTOR COMPANY AND GOT NOWHERE. I GUESS WHEN DEMAND IN A PRODUCT IS HIGH, THE DEALER DOESN'T HAVE TO BACK IT UP . DID I MENTION "ILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER HARLEY DAVIDSON. PLEASE HELP! THANK YOU.*AK
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE KEEPS BLOWING A 15 AMP FUSE, IT CAUSES LOSS OF RUNNING LIGHTS/ TAIL LIGHT/ HEADLIGHTS, AND PASSING LIGHTS. DEALER NOTIFIED AND WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE CAUSE. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
BRAKE LIGHTS STICK ON OR FLICKER WHEN GOING DOWN HIGHWAY. ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER WAS WEAK . CONSUMER ORDERED KIT. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK
BRAKE LIGHTS STICK ON OR FLICKER WHEN GOING DOWN HIGHWAY. ALSO, MASTER CYLINDER WAS WEAK . CONSUMER ORDERED KIT. CONTACTED DEALER ,AND DEALER STATED NOTHING THEY COULD DO.*AK
Safety Rating for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
#48 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CONDITIONS WITH ROAD KING LIGHTING. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING — 1 complaint
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING (current)
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING — 4 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING — 12 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING — 6 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING — 1 complaint
Other HARLEY-DAVIDSON Models
- 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