Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1998. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 23, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY-DAVIDSON/CERTIFICATION LABEL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INCORRECTLY INDICATES THE FRONT TIRE SIZE AS 100/90-19 57H INSTEAD OF THE CORRET DESIGNATION MH90-21 56H. ALSO THE CERTIFICATION LABELS DO NOT CONTAIN THE CORRECT MODEL DESIGNATION. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

NHTSA ID: 98V267000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 232

Consequence Summary:

IF INCORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE MOTORCYCLE CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OR, IN EXTREME CASES, POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUTS.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. IF AN OWNER DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 2, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY-DAVIDSON/CUSTOM HOOD COVER

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CUSTOM HORN COVERS FOR USE ON 1992-1999 MOTORCYCLES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF XL 883 MODELS. ABRASION LEADING TO POSSIBLE FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND THE ACCESSORY CUSTOM HORN COVER.

NHTSA ID: 98E033000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 598

Consequence Summary:

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE ACCESSORY CUSTOM HORN COVER AND REPLACE IT WITH THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT HORN COVER. IF THE ORIGINAL HORN COVER IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, IT WILL BE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. OWNERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE ACCESSORY CUSTOM HORN COVER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 25, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BACK RESTS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: DETACHABLE BACK RESTS WHICH ARE AN ACCESSORY ITEM INSTALLED ON CERTAIN 1994 THROUGH 1999 MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THE BACK REST CAN BECOME DETACHED FROM ITS FRONT MOUNTS.

NHTSA ID: 98E029000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,737

Consequence Summary:

THIS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER TO SHIFT HIS/HER POSITION POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR IMPEDE THE RIDER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE MOTORCYCLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOUNTS ON THESE BACK RESTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 14, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY DAVIDSON/IGNITION SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FL TOURING MOTORCYCLES. A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN OCCUR DUE TO EXCESSIVE CURRENT AND OTHER FACTORS.

NHTSA ID: 98V158000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 55,013

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO FAIL TO START, OPERATE ERRATICALLY, OR STALL.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/CIRCUIT BREAKER AND INSTALL A RELAY KIT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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