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Harley-Davidson MT500 Recall 99V148: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 99V148, reported June 14, 1999, 116 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V148HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
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."
Risk
IF THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS NOT GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CERTIFICATION LABEL ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4680.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Harley-Davidson MT50019971999