Recall 99V201000 · manufacturer campaign 0099
Unknown Or Other — Harley-davidson · reported 23 Jul 1999 · 316 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE SIDECARS WERE BUILT WITH AN AXLE THAT COULD BREAK.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AXLES ON THESE SIDECARS.
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).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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