Harley-Davidson 1200 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1996–2002: 1 recall campaign and 21 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Steering #99V290000 · 1999 · 9,890 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
Risk: This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these handle bars.
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