1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
1 safety recall, most serious first
1. Electrical system
What's wrong, in plain English: Wiring, modules, batteries. Short circuits can cause stalls or fires. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
What could happen: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 1995 FLHTCU.
- Book a repair at any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 98V158000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.
Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 20, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Portable jump starter
- 1995 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Electrical system (5).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (5)
05/07/1999 · Electrical system
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE IGNITION SWITCH. HOWEVER, REPAIR PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
01/06/1999 · Electrical system
RECALL 98V158000; NO PARTS AVAILABLE SINCE THE RECALL CAME OUT. CONSUMER BEEN ON 4 DIFFERENT DEALERS WAITING LIST. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NOT BEEN MODIFIED WHICH MAY CAUSE STALLING AND AN ACCIDENT. *AK
10/26/1998 · Electrical system
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER IN JULY. CONTACTED DEALER NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 98V15800. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
08/13/1998 · Electrical system
WAS TRYING TO START MOTORCYCLE. THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD JIGGLE TO OFF POSITION. NEED TO JIGGLE/WIGGLE TO START MOTORCYCLE. MOTORCYCLE CAN BE SHUT OFF WHILE DRVING. *AK
09/11/1997 · Electrical system
IGNITION SWITCH FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 70 MPH, CAUSING COMPLETE POWER FAILURE.