Model year record

1999 CALIFORNIA Motorcycle

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V254000

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Component: Engine and engine cooling: engine
Manufacturer: CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected: 1,052
Reported to NHTSA: 1999-09-17
Owners notified: 1999-10-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BELT DRIVE PULLEY ON THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE PULLEY COULD SEPARATE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A POWER FAILURE TO THE REAR WHEEL AND MAY ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO "LOCK UP" WHILE IN OPERATION.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system: ignition: switch	1	—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	—

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.