1996 Harley-Davidson 1200Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 22, 2008. Updated daily.
Where the 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
1996 vs. every other 1200 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 1200 median. How we score
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What 1200 owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 SPORTSTER. WHILE RIDING 30 MPH, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FORK TUBE SPLIT IN HALF. THE CALIPER CONNECTION POINT ALSO SNAPPED. THESE FAILURES CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND THE BRAKE TO GO DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED…
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