1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 14, 1999 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhs years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs. That is the most of any Flhs model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System2100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1998, with 1 complaints
1998: 1199811999: 119991

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs recalls (1)

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Electrical system:ignition:switchJul 14, 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V158000 · 55,013 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.

Risk: This condition can cause the engine to fail to start, operate erratically, or stall.

Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch/circuit breaker and install a relay kit.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving at any speed motorcycle stalls and runs intermittently due to a loss of electrical power. *ak

Electrical System · received Jan 14, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 833547

Recall notice states that parts will be in on august 3, 1998. No parts are still in. *a

Electrical System · received Oct 9, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 828764

Other Harley-Davidson Flhs years

← 1995 Flhs · 1997 Flhs →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 Flhs10
1998 Flhs11
1997 Flhs11
199621
1995 Flhs01

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1996 Harley-Davidson Flhs a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhs model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.