Vehicle recall 99V290000 · October 28, 1999

1999-2000 Harley-Davidson 1200

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 handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Harley-davidson recall no. 0100.OWNER notification began November 17, 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 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: 99V290000
Reported to NHTSA: October 28, 1999
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 0100
Owner notification: November 17, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 9,890
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 99V290000 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 1200 (1999-2000): 2000, 1999

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