1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
The 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200, potentially affecting up to 1,558 vehicles.
Recall 95E037000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,558 vehicles affected
Defect: THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 SPORTSTER. WHILE RIDING 30 MPH, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FORK TUBE SPLIT IN HALF. THE CALIPER CONNECTION POINT ALSO SNAPPED. THESE FAILURES CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND THE BRAKE TO GO DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES SUCH AS ROAD RASH ON BOTH ARMS, BRUISES ON HIS RIGHT HIP, MUSCLE SPASMS (FOR THREE DAYS AFTER), AND PAIN IN HIS LEFT HEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CALLED, BUT THERE WAS NO CORRESPONDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE TURNING THE ISSUE OVER TO THE PRODUCT LIABILITY DEPARTMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,254. UPDATED 11-24-08 *BF AS THE LIGHT STARTED TO TURN GREEN, THE CONSUMER ACCELERATED THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THERE WAS A LOUD BANG AND THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED UP AND TURNED TO THE LEFT CAUSING THE BIKE TO HIT THE GROUND ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE CONSUMER WAS THROWN FROM THE BIKE. UPDATED 11/25/08. *JB
Safety Rating for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1992 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1993 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 (current)
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 4 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 9 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 4 complaints
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