NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Softail. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #97V227000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Pedals and Linkages · NHTSA notice
Reported December 15, 1997 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 2,012 vehicles
Owners notified December 15, 1997 · Vehicles built November 3, 1997 – November 18, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLE 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 1-800-424-9393.
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