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1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that 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
Recall campaignsA 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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Newest Jun 14, 1999
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open 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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Recall campaigns

4 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

99V151000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Jun 14, 1999
116 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER OWNER NOTIFICATION AS SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR PART 575.6.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSERT PAGE FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0097View on NHTSA.gov
99V148000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jun 14, 1999
116 units potentially affected
The defect: 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."
The risk: IF THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS NOT GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CERTIFICATION LABEL ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0097View on NHTSA.gov
99V150000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Jun 14, 1999
116 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE MANUAL CHOKE LEVER IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
The remedy: DEALERS WILL LABEL THE CHOKE LEVER.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0097View on NHTSA.gov
99V149000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Jun 14, 1999
116 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The remedy: DEALERS WILL LABEL THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANYManufacturer number 0097View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A 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.
Safety investigation
NHTSA 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.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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