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2000 Harley-Davidson 1200

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest May 3, 2004
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Oct 28, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2000 Harley-Davidson 1200, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and steering categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 1 NHTSA investigation names it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Engine250.0%
  • Electrical125.0%
  • Steering125.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V290000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Oct 28, 1999
9,890 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE HANDLE BARS ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK.
The risk: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE HANDLE BARS.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0100View on NHTSA.gov

Safety investigations

NHTSA inquiries naming this vehicle. An investigation is not a finding of a defect.

PE99057ClosedPreliminary Evaluation

MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR FRACTURING

Opened Sep 10, 1999
Closed Nov 1, 1999

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.

STRUCTURELed to recall 99V290000

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Electrical
Filed May 3, 2004

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH MOTORCYCLE STALLED. TRIED TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE. ALSO, A RECALL WAS ISSUED. HOWEVER, THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK

NHTSA ID
10072002
Incident
May 3, 2004
Engine
Filed Jul 8, 2003

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE WILL STALL, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

NHTSA ID
10026713
Incident
May 12, 2001
Engine
Filed Sep 28, 2001

LEAKING OIL IS BURNING ON EXHAUST. CONSUMER TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, AND DEALER NOTED THAT SEALS WERE BROKEN OFF OFF GASKET, MAKING IT SPILL OIL.*AK

NHTSA ID
897066
Incident
Sep 19, 2001
Steering
Filed Jan 31, 2000

NHTSA RECALL 99V290000 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 0100. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *AK

NHTSA ID
855813
Incident
Dec 15, 1999

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Harley-Davidson 1200 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2002600—
2000Viewing411—
1999811—
1997200—
1996110—
1995010—
1994010—
1993010—
1992010—
1991010—
1990010—
1989010—
1988010—
1979020—
1977010—
1976010—
1975010—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.