Model year record

1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 9 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V290000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
9,890
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-28
Owners notified
1999-11-17

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: interior1

The 2000 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.