# 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `1064663` · 2014-05-13 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- **Model:** FLHTCUI
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Miles at failure:** 98,000
- **Speed:** 55 mph
## Narrative
BROKEN SWING ARM CAUSING A HIGH SPEED WOBBLE. SWING ARM CRACKED OVER TOP OF AXLE ALLOWING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TO PUSH OPEN THE END OF THE SWING ARM EXPOSING THE REAR AXEL SHAFT. ONLY THE BELT WAS HOLDING REAR WHEEL ON.  *TR
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