The 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 55,013 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The motorcycle reved up to 4500 rpm wile at an idle and would not return to proper idle. *tr”
“The motorcycle reved up to 4500 rpm wile at an idle and would not return to proper idle. *tr”
“The motorcycle reved up to 4500 rpm wile at an idle and would not return to proper idle. *tr”
“The consumer was traveling at 65 mph and stopped because he thought he had flat tire, however he discovered that all the spokes were missing from american wire wheel super spoke radial laced rear wheel. *yh”
“Front brake distributor block, which controls the flow of fluid to the brakes, failed. When driver applied brakes for a traffic light, the front brakes held for a second and then failed.”
“Consumer received recall letter concerning the ignition switch. Notified the dealer, dealer stated no parts were available to remedy the problem. Recall 98v158000. *ak”
“Engine severely overheats because of design defect with fuel injection system. This is more apparent because of manufactuers sidecar on unit, increasing weight and engine load. Engine has already blown head gaskets and cracked exhaust due to this defect.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.