Recall 98V267000: 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster

Report received

Oct 23, 1998

Manufacturer

Harley-davidson motor company

Potentially affected

232vehicles

Model years

1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: motorcycles. The certification label incorrectly indicates the front tire size as 100/90-19 57h instead of the corret designation mh90-21 56h. Also the certification labels do not contain the correct model designation. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Possible consequence

If incorrect tire information is given, underrated tires could be placed on the motorcycle causing excessive tire wear or, in extreme cases, possible tire blowouts.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with new certification labels and installation instructions. If an owner desires, their dealer can install the label for them.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster6 complaints