1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster. 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 Sportster. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with new certification labels and installation instructions. if an owner desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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- Exterior lighting › Turn signal · Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
The right hand (starboard) side mirror broke off from the handlebars and broke on the pavement, the break happened where the mirror shaft meets the signal light just above the threads. nlm
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
While driving at 60 mph entire mirror broke right off and flew off. This left turn signals hanging by the cable. Motorcycle was taken to the dealership. problem has not been corrected. please provide any further information. *ak
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Received a recall notice from harley davidson. contacted dealer and made appt. took in motorcycle and refused to fix it, did not have parts and did not know when they would be in. was told at the service dept. That the handlebars were probably okay to go ahead and ride it. on the recall it states that it IS dangerous to operate the motorcycle. *ak
- Equipment › Other › Labels
I received a recal notice on 11/17/99, I have been contacting the dealer since and they have denied me the repair with the excuse of un abeilability of parts. I contacted the manufacturer and they report parts have been sent and should be aveilable. Recall%96v167000. *ak
- Power train
Speedometer gauge failed. *nlm
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
While driving the left exterior mirror fell off the motorcycle. Manufactor has yet to be contacted. *Ak
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