The 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 14,211 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Rapid deterioration of front fork springs creating a front end wobble that renders the motorcycle virtually impossible to control. Motorcycle was a hazard and was taken to harley-davidson dealership for repair. Dealership could not identify cause of wobble. Neck bearings replaced at a cost of…”
“There was a malfunctioning bank angle sensor . Instead of shutting off engine when a 55 degree angle was reached, engine was shut off at a very slight angle. Almost impossible to make turns without engine cutting off. Dealer cannot remedy. *ak *jb”
“Towing package box which was installed on the motorcyle with a bracket sheared off, and the box flew off while driving. This could have caused a crash. Manufacturer is redesigning the towing package, and the package is not available at this time. Common problem. Please provide further…”
“Was in the process of passing a slower vehicle on hwy.89 east of flagstaff, az as I was passing the vehicle the bike went in to a violent power wobble. The resulting crash required medivac helicopter, 12 days in the hospital and several other surgeries since. *ak”
“While riding motorcycle at 65mph front end started to shake very badly, causing the rider to lose control. Dealer has been contacted. *ak”
“I have heard the rear camshaft on the twin cam engine is weak. And that too much power will cause it to break,causing the engine to stop running. Possibly placuing the operator in a traffic safety situation. Upon contacting, I was told this was a problem, but they were not going to recall it. I…”
“Motorcycle will sputter / cut completely off. Dealer says it is the crank case. *ak *yc”
“Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall0101/angle sensor. Dealer contacted, problem was taken care of. *ak *ml”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.