Vehicle recall 98V158000 · July 14, 1998
Harley-Davidson Flhs, Flht and 11 more models
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification began July 20, 1998.OWNERS who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V158000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 14, 1998
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 20, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 55,013
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Flhs (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flht (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flhtc (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flhtci (1994, 1996-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcu (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flhtcui (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flhtp (1994-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Flhtpi (1994, 1997-1998): 1998, 1997, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Fltc (1994, 1996-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Fltcu (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Fltcui (1994, 1996-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Fltr (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
- Harley-Davidson Fltri (1994-1998): 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994
Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.