Recall 99V-148: 1997, 1999 Harley-Davidson MT500

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jun 14, 1999, covering about 116 vehicles.

NHTSA number
99V-148
Report date
Jun 14, 1999
Vehicles affected
116
Owners notified
Sep 15, 1999

The problem

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."

The risk

If the correct tire information is not given, underrated tires could be placed on the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will install a certification label on affected motorcycles.

Notes

Owner notification began september 15, 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

ManufacturerHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
ComponentEquipment › Other › Labels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number99V148000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Harley-Davidson MT5001997, 1999All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 99V-148?

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."

How is recall 99V-148 fixed?

Dealers will install a certification label on affected motorcycles.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.