How many recalls does the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic have?

The 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?

Of 2 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is electrical system.

1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Total complaints2

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Broken swing arm (a frame section) causing a high speed wobble leading to crash. Swing arm cracked over top of axle allowing the rear shock absorber to push open the end of the swing arm exposing the rear axel shaft. *jb”

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS · reported 2006-06-03

“The consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch, however the dealer stated the parts were not available and it was going on 3 weeks. *jb”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · reported 2003-03-30

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.