1999 Harley-Davidson FLT: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 50.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
2000: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 857703 · 2000-03-01 (March 1, 2000)
NHTSA RECALL 99V291000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0101. NO PARTS AVAILABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 857703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 860993 · 2000-04-26 (April 26, 2000)
RECALL 99V292000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM; OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN REFERENCE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER TWICE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. *AK *ML
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 860993 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
99V291000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Reported: 1999-10-28 (October 28, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BANK SENSOR ANGLE SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V292000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 1999-10-28 (October 28, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign record ↗