NHTSA Recall 99V201000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Unknown Or Other. Reported 1999-07-23. An estimated 316 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE SIDECARS WERE BUILT WITH AN AXLE THAT COULD BREAK.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON THESE SIDECARS.
Manufacturer campaign number: 0099
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 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).