The 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 95,707 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
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.
“I noticed a gasoline odor and after investigating, determined that both fuel lines were leaking gasoline at the tank fittings. Parts that were defective are 61471-95 and 61470-99. This could have caused a fire if gasoline was ignited by a hot engine or exhaust pipe. *tr”
“This complaint was related to a warranty repair item on a known defective part from harley-davidison twin cam motors 1999 - 2000. Rear cam bearing failure. In 08/2006 I purchased a 1999 flhtcui with 6000 miles. Harley did a warranty repair on these motorcycles up to 50000 miles or 5 years. The…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 1999 harley-davidson electra glide ultra flhtcui. While driving various speeds, the motorcycle stalled without warning. As a result of the failure, the contact lost control and flipped the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were injured, which required medical attention.…”
“I have a 1999 harley model #flhtcu-I, vin # [xxx].I received a recall on part # 29987-99a a circuit breaker that could open due to reasons other than for which it was designed,causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle. I was on vacation when this unexpected…”
“The cam bearing failed and after delivery to the dealership they told me that the cam bolts had also came loose”
“While traveling at approximately 65 mph in rush hour engine stalled. Consumer had previously recall work done for 'bank angle sensor' that caused vehicle to stall. Recall remedy failed to rectify defect. *ak consumer received notification that relates to a fuel tank vent.*jb”
“While traveling at approximately 65 mph in rush hour engine stalled. Consumer had previously recall work done for 'bank angle sensor' that caused vehicle to stall. Recall remedy failed to rectify defect. *ak consumer received notification that relates to a fuel tank vent.*jb”
“Consumer received a recall notice 99v003000 concerning engine cam bolt failure. Dealer did not have parts available. *ak”
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 Flhtcui as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.