Harley Davidson Ultra Classic 1999
Model Ultra Classic made in 1999 by Harley Davidson got 8 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Model 1999
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
2 | 10/21/1997 | ||
Consumer has received recall #0091 for the ignition switch in july. consumer has contacted dealer several times. last time the dealer was contacted was on november 10,1998. dealer indicated that they do not have the part available yet. consumer stated that on several occasions the ignition switch would not go on after turning the switch. *ak *tt | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
06/16/2000 | 14000 | 2 | 08/24/1998 |
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 harley davidson ultra classic. the contact stated that his vehicle began to make an unfamiliar noise. a recall repair was performed on the vehicle in june of 2001 in which the cam bearings were replaced. he stated that the noise has returned and the cam bearings need to be replaced again. the failure speed was unknown. the current mileage was 44,700 and failure mileage was 14,000. | |||
07/17/2005 | 1 | 12/01/1999 | |
Dt: the consumer stated about a week ago, last saturday 7/16/05. the consumer was driving down the interstate when he noticed that there was a missing in the engine. then all of a sudden, the engine seized. then consumer skidded and pulled over to shoulder of the road. the back wheel locked up because there was a lock up in the crank shaft bearing the consumer stated the crank shaft bearing went out and caused a seizing of the engine. the vehicle has not been to dealership. the consumer has noticed that there is a motorcycle shop nearby where he found out what was wrong. the motorcycle is now in the shop. the consumer has also contacted harley doesn't want to do anything about it. owner noticed that other owners have had the same problem. *jb | |||
04/29/2002 | |||
Consumer states heard a strange noise coming from the engine. took vehicle to the dealership, they told her that there was a defect in the cam causing metal shaving to spread all over the engine, which in the long run will destroy the motor completely.*jb | |||
05/16/2001 | |||
Engine would make a lot of noise while driving. had motorcycle checked at motorcycle shop. cam bearings was going out in engine, causing the noise.*ak | |||
07/01/1999 | 2 | ||
Engine camshaft had to be replaced on two occasions, once per year. dealer was notified ,and made repairs at no cost. however, asking nhtsa to look into this matter for defective parts. please feel free to provide us with any further information on this matter. *ak | |||
EQUIPMENT | |||
05/28/2003 | 34500 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
The tour pack bracket snapped in half. the light medal tubing which supported the tour pack broke on the right side and cracked on the left side at bolt sites. nearly $50.00 to replace. consumer kept old one and is getting it worked on. *tt *cb jb | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
09/07/1998 | 5 | ||
High speed throttle, front train turns with wheels. until wind hits it, it would wobble. cycle hit concrete wall when it happened. owner was thrown back into hwy traffic lane. *ak |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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PA | GALETON | 16922 | LARRY'S SPORTS CENTER | |
WI | GREENFIELD | HOUSE OF HARLEY DAVIDSON |