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NHTSA recall 98V267000

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Harley-Davidson Sportster

Reported Oct 23, 1998232 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jun 26, 1998 – Aug 1, 1998

The defect

Vehicle description: motorcycles. the certification label incorrectly indicates the front tire size as 100/90-19 57H instead of the corret designation mh90-21 56H. also the certification labels do not contain the correct model designation. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

The risk

If incorrect tire information IS given, underrated tires could be placed on the motorcycle causing excessive tire wear or, in extreme cases, possible tire blowouts.

The remedy

Owners will be provided with new certification labels and installation instructions. if an owner desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson Sportster
1999

Notes

Owner notification began november 16, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).