Harley-Davidson MT500 problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1997–1999: 4 recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Recent recalls
Equipment #99V151000 · 1999 · 116 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the owner manual does not contain the proper owner notification as specified in 49 cfr part 575.6.
Risk:
Fix: Owners will be provided with an insert page for the owner's manual.
Equipment #99V148000 · 1999 · 116 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the certification label was omitted. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk: If the correct tire information is not given, underrated tires could be placed on the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will install a certification label on affected motorcycles.
Equipment #99V150000 · 1999 · 116 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the manual choke lever is not labeled in conformance with requirements of fmvss no. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays."
Risk:
Fix: Dealers will label the choke lever.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #99V149000 · 1999 · 116 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. the brake fluid reservoir is not labeled in conformance with requirements of fmvss no. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."
Risk:
Fix: Dealers will label the brake fluid reservoir.
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