See cover letter the consumer noticed blisters on the frame of his motorcycle. The consumer had metallurgical testing done which showed that the frame was rusted prior to final assembly and coating. There was also corrosion on the swing arm and visible pitting through the chrome.
The worst 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 problems
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- Body1
- Steering1
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- Body1
- Steering1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.
- Risk
- This could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.
Recall number 99V200000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 1
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
What 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Fork stop fell right off motorcycle.
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Questions about the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3
Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3, close to a typical FXR3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is steering (1).
How many recalls does the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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