Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 99V-149 · 1997–1999 Harley-Davidson MT500
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 99V-149 covers 116 1997–1999 Harley-Davidson MT500 for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V149000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The fix
DEALERS WILL LABEL THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
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.