Other: labelsRecall 99V-148 · 1997–1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 99V-148 covers 116 1997–1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The risk
IF THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS NOT GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CERTIFICATION LABEL ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 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 October 20, 1998 to November 18, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.