Vehicle recall 98V267000 · October 23, 1998

1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster

Vehicle description: motorcycles.

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

Summary: 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."
Consequence: 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.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 98V267000
Reported to NHTSA: October 23, 1998
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: November 16, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected: 232
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 98V267000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Harley-Davidson Sportster (1999): 1999

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