2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

1 recalls — 4 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

4 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE2
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 3, 2004
Incident date: May 3, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH MOTORCYCLE STALLED. TRIED TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS MOTORCYCLE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jul 8, 2003
Incident date: May 12, 2001
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 28, 2001
Incident date: Sep 19, 2001
LEAKING OIL IS BURNING ON EXHAUST. CONSUMER TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER NOTED THAT SEALS WERE BROKEN OFF OFF GASKET, MAKING IT SPILL OIL.*AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Jan 31, 2000
Incident date: Dec 15, 1999
NHTSA RECALL 99V290000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0100. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *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

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 6 View
2000 (current) 1 4
1999 1 9 View
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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