1996 Harley-Davidson Flht Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 86%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flht, 86% of the 7 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Consumer received NHTSA recall 98v158000 concerning ignition switch failure. On 28 jul 98. On above date contacted dealer to honor recall. Dealer informed consumer that parts would be available in august or october 30 1998. However, recall has still not honored at this time.”
NHTSA complaint #837608, filed 1999-05“Ignition switch failure, while operating the motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to come to a schreeching halt while driving. The dealer was contacted and would replace the switch , stated that they were aware of the problem and many had been replaced for a fee.”
NHTSA complaint #824312, filed 1998-06“The amount of repair kits for ignition switch that are being shipped from the manufacturer to the dealers are greatly insufficient. The dealer has been contacted seven times, and cannot obtain the kits and cannot determine when they will be in.”
NHTSA complaint #828965, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 98V158000Jul 14, 1998Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.Covers: Harley-Davidson Flht 1994–1998, Flhtc 1994–1998, Flhtcu 1994–1998 +10 more
Electrical system: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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