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1999 Harley-Davidson 1200Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Visibility

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 17, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility30
Steering20
Exterior lighting10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10
Vehicle speed control10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 99V-290 · Oct 28, 1999 · 9,890 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

1999 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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1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200, and the recalls they led to.

  1. MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR FRACTURINGPE99057 · closed Nov 1, 1999
    Led to recall 99V-290
In owners' words

What 1200 owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE RIDING, SIDE MIRRIORS BROKE OFF, SWINGING BACK INTO THE DRIVER BEFORE HITTING THE GROUND. AFTER THESE MIRRIORS BRAKE OFF THE TURN SIGNALS ARE LEFT HANGING BECAUSE THEY WHERE ATTACHED TO THE MIRRIORS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
Complaint 853583 · Dec 2, 1999

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