Reported Jun 14, 1999116 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 0097Built Oct 20, 1998 – Oct 23, 1998
The defect
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."
The risk
If the correct tire information IS not given, underrated tires could be placed on the vehicle.
The remedy
Dealers will install a certification label on affected motorcycles.
Owner notification began september 15, 1999. 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).