Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1999
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 11 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
October 28, 1999
(Campaign #: 0100)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/HANDLE BARS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V290000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 9,890
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 28, 1999
(Campaign #: 0101)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BANK ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BANK SENSOR ANGLE SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA ID: 99V291000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 52,126
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 28, 1999
(Campaign #: 0101)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM CAN MALFUNCTION.
NHTSA ID: 99V292000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 52,126
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL OR QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE FUEL TANK VENT SYSTEM.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 23, 1999
(Campaign #: 0098)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FUEL TANK VENT FITTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.
NHTSA ID: 99V200000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 10,241
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK VENT FITTING AND, IF PLUGGED, WILL CORRECT THIS CONDITION.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 23, 1999
(Campaign #: 0099)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/SIDECAR AXLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE SIDECARS WERE BUILT WITH AN AXLE THAT COULD BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V201000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 316
Consequence Summary:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON THESE SIDECARS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 14, 1999
(Campaign #: 0097)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 123/CHOKE LEVER LABEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE MANUAL CHOKE LEVER IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
NHTSA ID: 99V150000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 116
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL LABEL THE CHOKE LEVER.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 14, 1999
(Campaign #: 0097)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/PART 575/OWNER'S MANUAL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER OWNER NOTIFICATION AS SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR PART 575.6.
NHTSA ID: 99V151000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 116
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSERT PAGE FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 14, 1999
(Campaign #: 0097)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 120/CERTIFICATION LABEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE CERTIFICATION LABEL WAS OMITTED. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
NHTSA ID: 99V148000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 116
Consequence Summary:
IF THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS NOT GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CERTIFICATION LABEL ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 14, 1999
(Campaign #: 0097)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 122/BRAKE FLUID LABEL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
NHTSA ID: 99V149000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 116
Consequence Summary:
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL LABEL THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 22, 1999
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/BRACE SUPPORT
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: PART NOS. 66693-98 AND 66680-98 ARE USED ON 1984-1999 FXR MOTORCYCLES (EQUIPPED WITH MID-VEHICLE REAR BRAKE CONTROLS AND 1991-1998 FXD MOTORCYCLES (EQUIPPED WITH MID-VEHICLE REAR BRAKE CONTROLS). ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BRACE SUPPORTS. PART NOS. 66686-98 AND 66704-98 ARE USED ON 1984-1999 FXST MOTORCYCLES (WITH FORWARD OR CUSTOM BRAKE CONTROLS). ON THESE MOTORCYCLES, THE INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR THESE SUPPORTS LACKS INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER ROUTING OF THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE.
NHTSA ID: 99E004000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,831
Consequence Summary:
THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BRACE SUPPORTS LIMITING THE TRAVEL OF THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL. THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN OR LOSS OF BRAKE PERFORMANCE. ALSO, THE INSTRUCTION SHEET FOR THESE SUPPORTS LACKS INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROPER ROUTING OF THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE, RESULTING IN A PINCHED REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE. THIS IMPROPER ROUTING COULD CAUSE REAR BRAKE DRAG, LEADING TO REAR WHEEL LOCKUP.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE RACE BRACE SUPPORT ON THE FXR AND FXD MOTORCYCLES. ON FXST MOTORCYCLES, DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE FOR PROPER ROUTING AND REPLACE, IF REQUIRED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 13, 1999
(Campaign #: 095)
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/ENGINE CAM BOLT
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 99V003000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 14,211
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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