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1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 recalls, newest first

June 14, 1999NHTSA 99V149000116 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir is not labeled in conformance with requirements of FMVSS no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Remedy
Dealers will label the brake fluid reservoir.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

June 14, 1999NHTSA 99V148000116 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment › Other › Labels

Summary
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."
Consequence
If the correct tire information is not given, underrated tires could be placed on the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install a certification label on affected motorcycles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Harley-Davidson MT500 years

Other 1997 Harley-Davidson models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

  1. 1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
  2. 1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
  3. 1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
  4. 1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
  5. 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)
All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: equipment, service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.