Vehicle description: motorcycles. The engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.
Engine & cooling
Harley-Davidson Flhtci Engine problems by year
5 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Harley-Davidson Flhtci's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Engine recalls
Latest Flhtci engine complaints
While driving at high speeds and at high temperatures oil sprayed from the air cleaner. The hot oil sprayed backwards onto the lower pants leg of the consumer. Also, the oil sprayed on the rear tire and the rear brake pad. Dealer examined the vehicle ten times. *Ak
Consumer stated he is not able to control the speed of the bike. The bike had to be shut off and restarted to control the speed. Please provide any further information. *Ph
This report is made to you because of a problem with failure of cam bearings in the tc-88 engines.I've recently received a letter from the manufacturer addressing this problem. They are admitting guilt to the problem, and extending an additioal warranty to it. According to them, it is in a very small percentage that are failing. Many riders are changing them as a preventive measure, thus harley davivdson is not aware of exactly how many have failed. The company sold the motorcycle with a known defect and it was...
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bought without being informed of such. The component failing at highway speeds could result in at least 2 deaths, depending on traffic, even more. I urge you , if nothing else, to at least find out more information for yourself. Maybe you can find out what the percentage of motorcycles have failed, and which had it replaced as a saftey measure. Thank you for your time. [[redacted]]
Harley davidson reports engine failures occur as a result of cam bearing failure. Harley will not supply information necessary for me to determine if my engine is subject to failure. Therefore, I am unable to determine if I should spend the $806.00 Required to replace the bearings. Engine failure on a motorcycle can be deadly and it is imperitive that harley davidson provide a detailed description of the reasons and causes of this bearing failure so that I can determine if I need to make repairs. Any help you can provide will be appreciated.*Ak
NO SUMMARY LISTED.*AK
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data