1999 Harley-Davidson 1200
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motorcycles. the handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
8 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline
The vehicle leaked gas into the engine. parts were replaced however the problem still exists. Please provide additional information. *nlm
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Interior
Motorcycle's rearview mirror flew off, and the bolt that held it fell out. *Ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
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
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
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.
- Vehicle speed control
While driving 25-30 mph or when pulling off from a stop, the motorcycle just dies.motorcycle has been brought to the dealer 4 times for this problem. The dealer IS not able to find out what IS causing this problem. Please provide any further information. *ak
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
While driving the left mirror fell off. *Ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
While at a gas station and getting ready to leave, clutch cable popped out and motorcycle took off. Consumer contacted dealer. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Motorcycle handlebar fracturing
Owner reports left end of handlebar fractured and separated at cable guide hole while riding.The drag style handlebar involved is part number 56185-98.We are opening this investigation to obtain additional information about this issue.
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