1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhs years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Flhs model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
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.
The rear brakes, which are the main support of the braking system, fade while driving, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. Dealer cannot determine the caus eof the problem. Please provide further information.*ak
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Harley-Davidson Flhs?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.