Engine: gasolineRecall 99V-003 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 99V-003 covers 14,211 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a engine: gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on January 13, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 27, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 25, 1998 to January 7, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.