Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 99V-290 · 1999–2000 Harley-Davidson 1200
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall 99V-290 covers 9,890 1999–2000 Harley-Davidson 1200 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V290000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RECALL NO. 0100.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 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 December 11, 1997 to September 29, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR FRACTURINGNHTSA