1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy recalls & complaints
2 owner complaints on file. Recall list must be checked by VIN (see below).
0recalls
0high risk
0stop-driving
2complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-20. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
NHTSA files recalls for the Harley-Davidson Fatboy under individual trim or body names rather than "Fatboy", so we can't match them automatically. Enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the definitive list. The owner complaints below are matched correctly.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy owner's manual
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths
Most complained-about parts: Transmission / drivetrain (1), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (2)
10/17/2002 · Transmission / drivetrain
CONSUMER STATES WHILE RIDING THE CLUTCH CABLE BROKE CAUSING BIKE TO DOWNSHIFT SUDDENLY FROM A HIGH RATE OF SPEED. CONSUMER ADVISED THAT CABLE IS A POUROUS, LOW QUALITY ALUMINUM. TS
10/17/2002 · Electrical system
CONSUMER STATES BATTERY BOLT BROKE OFF INSIDE OF BATTERY. THE BATTERY SHORTED AND THE BIKE STALLED W/O WARNING. TS
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