NHTSA safety investigation
NHTSA Investigation PE99057
Preliminary Evaluation · Harley-Davidson Motor Company · STRUCTURE
An investigation is not a finding that a defect exists.
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.
What NHTSA is examining
The agency's own description of the inquiry, quoted as published
MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR FRACTURING
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.
An investigation is a separate record from a recall and from a manufacturer communication. A manufacturer campaign to repair a safety defect or a failure to meet a federal safety standard.
Investigation details
Identifiers, dates and outcome as recorded by NHTSA
- Action number
- PE99057
- Investigation type
- Preliminary Evaluation (PE)
- Status
- Closed
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Opened
- Sep 10, 1999
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1999
- Associated recall campaign
- 99V290000
Vehicles named in this investigation
2 model years across 1 model
Being named here means NHTSA included the vehicle in the scope of its inquiry. It is not a statement that these vehicles have a defect.