1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

1 recalls — 9 complaints

99V290000 Oct 28, 1999
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.
9,890 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL1
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Sep 17, 2003
Incident date: Sep 16, 2002
THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS INTO THE ENGINE. PARTS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR May 11, 2000
Incident date: May 5, 2000
MOTORCYCLE'S REARVIEW MIRROR FLEW OFF, AND THE BOLT THAT HELD IT FELL OUT. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Apr 13, 2000
Incident date: Nov 15, 1999
99V290/ STEERING WHEEL HANDLE BARS: RECEIVED RECALL, AND UNABLE TO GET DEALER TO HONOR IT DUE TO LACK OF PARTS. NOTIFIED MANFACTURER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT NO PARTS WERE SENT TO DEALER BECAUSE DEALER DID NOT MAKE A REQUEST. DEALER MADE REQUEST, RECEIVED PARTS SHORTLY AFTER AND REPAIRED VEH... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Feb 16, 2000
RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING STEERING YOKE :MOTORCYCLE & CONTACTED DEALER. INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE SINCE NOVEMBER. WAS ONLY GIVEN 3 REPAIR KITS FOR REPAIRS. *AK
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Dec 2, 1999
WHILE RIDING, SIDE MIRRIORS BROKE OFF, SWINGING BACK INTO THE DRIVER BEFORE HITTING THE GROUND. AFTER THESE MIRRIORS BRAKE OFF THE TURN SIGNALS ARE LEFT HANGING BECAUSE THEY WHERE ATTACHED TO THE MIRRIORS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL Dec 2, 1999
WHILE RIDING, SIDE MIRRIORS BROKE OFF, SWINGING BACK INTO THE DRIVER BEFORE HITTING THE GROUND. AFTER THESE MIRRIORS BRAKE OFF THE TURN SIGNALS ARE LEFT HANGING BECAUSE THEY WHERE ATTACHED TO THE MIRRIORS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Aug 31, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT MIRROR FELL OFF. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 22, 1999
Incident date: Jul 15, 1999
WHILE DRIVING 25-30 MPH OR WHEN PULLING OFF FROM A STOP, THE MOTORCYCLE JUST DIES.MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO THE DEALER 4 TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Aug 4, 1999
Incident date: Aug 3, 1999
WHILE AT A GAS STATION AND GETTING READY TO LEAVE, CLUTCH CABLE POPPED OUT AND MOTORCYCLE TOOK OFF. CONSUMER CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE99057 Opened: Sep 10, 1999 — Closed: Nov 1, 1999
PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999
MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR FRACTURING
Owner reports left end of handlebar fractured and separated at cable guide hole while riding.The drag style handlebar involved is part number 56185-98.We are opening this investigation to obtain additional information about this issue.

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 across all model years (1975–2000).

16 Total Recalls
24 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
2 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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2000 1 4 View
1999 (current) 1 9
1997 0 4 View
1996 1 1 View
1995 1 0 View
1994 1 0 View
1993 1 0 View
1992 1 0 View
1991 1 0 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1979 2 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 1 0 View

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