Unknown or otherRecall 99V-201 · 1998 Harley-Davidson Sidecar
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 99V-201 covers 316 1998 Harley-Davidson Sidecar for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on July 23, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V201000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE SIDECARS WERE BUILT WITH AN AXLE THAT COULD BREAK.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON THESE SIDECARS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 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 April 2, 1997 to July 8, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.