HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTP 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V158000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHTP | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-07-20 | 1998-07-14 | 1998-07-17 |
Production Dates: 1993-04-12 - 1998-06-29
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 55013
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
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'.
