1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
The 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar (2 complaints), Exterior Lightingturn Signal (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200, potentially affecting up to 9,890 vehicles.
Recall 99V290000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 9,890 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE VEHICLE LEAKED GAS INTO THE ENGINE. PARTS WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM
MOTORCYCLE'S REARVIEW MIRROR FLEW OFF, AND THE BOLT THAT HELD IT FELL OUT. *AK
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 VEHICLE. PROBLEM RESOLVED. *AK *ML
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
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.
Safety Rating for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 1 complaint
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 4 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 (current)
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 4 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 — 6 complaints
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