1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200.

Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2008-09-22, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON 1200 SPORTSTER. WHILE RIDING 30 MPH, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FORK TUBE SPLIT IN HALF. THE CALIPER CONNECTION POINT ALSO SNAPPED. THESE FAILURES CAUSED THE FRONT WHEEL TO LOCK UP AND THE BRAKE TO GO DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN FROM THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED INJURIES SUCH AS ROAD RASH ON BOTH ARMS, BRUISES ON HIS RIGHT HIP, MUSCLE SPASMS (FOR THREE DAYS AFTER), AND PAIN IN HIS LEFT HEEL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CALLED, BUT THERE WAS NO CORRESPONDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE TURNING THE ISSUE OVER TO THE PRODUCT LIABILITY DEPARTMENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 12,254. UPDATED 11-24-

1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 questions

Does the 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Harley-Davidson 1200 has been fixed?

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