1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 4, 2010 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flstc years
Not enough data 15th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc. That ranks 15th out of 20 Flstc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 25,000 miles. 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 1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~25,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%25,000——

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

1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyJul 23, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V200000 · 10,241 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.

Risk: This could result in a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.

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.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 harley davidson flstc heritage softtail motorcycle. The contact stated that he discovered a large puddle of gasoline fuel under the vehicle. The fuel cap was removed from the fuel tank and the fuel pressure was released. The contact stated that all of the gasoline in the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 4, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10359116

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc?

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

Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flstc a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstc model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.