Vehicle recall 99V254000 · September 17, 1999

1998-1999 California Motorcycle

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 rear belt drive pulley on these motorcycles may be defective. The pulley could separate.
Consequence: This could cause a power failure to the rear wheel and may also cause the rear wheel to "lock up" while in operation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pulley.
Notes: Owner notification began October 13, 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 california motorcycle company at 1-408-847-2221. 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: 99V254000
Reported to NHTSA: September 17, 1999
Filed by: CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CO.
Owner notification: October 13, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,052
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Recall 99V254000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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California Motorcycle (1998-1999): 1999, 1998

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