1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Front brake switch that operated the rear brake light failed.”
“A severe backfire upon acceleration through the carburetor, causing motorcycle to stall.”
“A severe ping exists when the bike warms up and then becomes increasingly profound on a hot day.”
“When the clutch is released and driver begins to depart, a chatter develops. The noise is only heard when departing.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1997 Harley-Davidson 1200 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.