The 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 9,890 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The vehicle leaked gas into the engine. Parts were replaced however the problem still exists. Please provide additional information. *nlm”
“Motorcycle's rearview mirror flew off, and the bolt that held it fell out. *ak”
“Received recall notice concerning steering yoke :motorcycle & contacted dealer. Informed no parts were available since november. Was only given 3 repair kits for repairs. *ak”
“99v290/ steering wheel handle bars: received recall, and unable to get dealer to honor it due to lack of parts. Notified manfacturer, and informed consumer that no parts were sent to dealer because dealer did not make a request. Dealer made request, received parts shortly after and repaired…”
“While driving the left mirror fell off. *ak”
“While at a gas station and getting ready to leave, clutch cable popped out and motorcycle took off. Consumer contacted dealer. *ak”
“While driving 25-30 mph or when pulling off from a stop, the motorcycle just dies.motorcycle has been brought to the dealer 4 times for this problem. The dealer is not able to find out what is causing this problem. Please provide any further information. *ak”
“While riding, side mirriors broke off, swinging back into the driver before hitting the ground. After these mirriors brake off the turn signals are left hanging because they where attached to the mirriors. The dealer has been contacted.”
Owner reports left end of handlebar fractured and separated at cable guide hole while riding.The drag style handlebar involved is part number 56185-98.We are opening this investigation to obtain additional information about this issue.
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.