Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motorcycles. The Certification Label Incorrectly Indicates The Front Tire Size As 100/90-19 57H Instead Of The Corret Designation Mh90-21 56H. Also The Certification Labels Do Not Contain The Correct Model Designation. This Does Not Meet The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Make Of Vehicle
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Model Of Vehicle
SPORTSTER
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
98V267000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If Incorrect Tire Information Is Given, Underrated Tires Could Be Placed On The Motorcycle Causing Excessive Tire Wear Or, In Extreme Cases, Possible Tire Blowouts.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With New Certification Labels And Installation InstruCTIons. If An Owner Desires, Their Dealer Can Install The Label For Them.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19980626
End Of Manufacture
19980801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
232
Date Owners Notified
19981116
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Date Report Received
19981023
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120