1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
What could happen: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 FLHTC.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 98V158000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtc owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (6).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
04/05/1999 · Electrical system
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 98V158000 & CONTACTED DEALER. WAS INFORMED NO PARTS AVAILABLE. HAS BEEN CHECKING ON & OFF FOR OVER 8 MONTHS, STILL NO PARTS. OWNER IS VERY UPSET & WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THE MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED. *AK
12/07/1998 · Electrical system
RECALL 98V158000/091; THE MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE WAS RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY SIX MONTHS AGO, THE CONSUMER CANNOT GET THROUGH TO THE MANUFACTURER TO GET ANY INFORMATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
11/24/1998 · Electrical system
THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH IGNTION SWITCH. IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHEN THE STARTED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS YET TO BE CONTACTED. THIS COMPLYS WITH RECALL NUMBER 98V158000. *AK
10/29/1998 · Electrical system
CONSUMER EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH DEALER HONORING MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR A HARLEY DAVIDSON /IGNITION SWITCH; DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND EACH TIME DEALER INFORED CONSUMER OF VARIOUS REASON FOR INABILITY TO DO THE REPAIRS. NHSA RECALL # 98V-158. *AK
10/22/1998 · Electrical system · crash
A RECALL LETTER WAS RECEIVED IN THE EARLY PART OF AUGUST, STATING THAT BY OCTOBER THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO COST TO THE CONSUMER. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER AND THEY SAID THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. FAILURE OF THE LIGHTS CAUSED LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH INCIDENT (RECALL COMPONENT RELATED). *AK
07/27/1998 · Electrical system
CONSUMER HAS REPLACED TWO IGNITION SWITCHES. DEALER WILL NO REPAIR. VEHICLE IS UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK