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1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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8Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Visibility
3Steering
2Exterior Lighting
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Power Train
1
All reported categories
Vehicle Speed Control
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 0 of 8 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Visibility. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

Visibility complaints

3 reports
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Mileage unknown · May 11, 2000
Visibility

MOTORCYCLE'S REARVIEW MIRROR FLEW OFF, AND THE BOLT THAT HELD IT FELL OUT. *AK

NHTSA ODI #861753

Mileage unknown · Dec 2, 1999
Exterior LightingVisibility

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.

NHTSA ODI #853583

Mileage unknown · Sep 22, 1999
Visibility

WHILE DRIVING THE LEFT MIRROR FELL OFF. *AK

NHTSA ODI #846294

Official recalls

1

99V290000 · Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Oct 28, 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE99057 · Motorcycle Handlebar Fracturing

Opened Sep 10, 1999 · Closed Nov 1, 1999

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Structure

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.