Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BANK SENSOR ANGLE SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM.
1999 Harley-Davidson FLT problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
2
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 1999 compare to other FLT years?
What are the most common 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | new |
| Fuel System | 1 | 50% | new |
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT have recalls?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM.
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“RECALL 99V292000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM; OWNER HAS CONTACTED DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES IN REFERENCE TO RECALL CAMPAIGN. OWNER HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER TWICE. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO CORRECT CAMPAIGN. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION 6 MONTHS AGO. *AK *ML”
1999 Harley-Davidson FLT — common questions
Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT reliable?
The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT have recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.