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Safety Recalls of Harley-davidson 1200 Vehicles

There have been 4 safety recalls for the Harley-davidson 1200. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Harley-davidson 1200.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V290000; Oct. 28, 1999

This condition could cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Harley-davidson 1200, 2000 Harley-davidson 1200

Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The handle bars on these motorcycles can break. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V169000; Jul. 9, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Harley-davidson 1000, 1979 Harley-davidson 1200, 1979 Harley-davidson 1340, 1979 Harley-davidson 80, 1979 Harley-davidson FLH, 1979 Harley-davidson FXE, 1979 Harley-davidson Fxef, 1979 Harley-davidson FXS, 1979 Harley-davidson XLH, 1979 Harley-davidson XLS

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Recall Summary: The rear brake master cylinder plastic piston employs a non-specified material which may allow excessive water absorption. As a result, the plastic piston might stick in the master cylinder piston bore and cause brake drag. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 79V100000; Apr. 17, 1979

Recalled Vehicles: 1979 Harley-davidson 1000, 1979 Harley-davidson 1200, 1979 Harley-davidson 1340

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Recall Summary: Certain vehicles may have been equipped with front brake master cylinders which have fissures in the cylinder bodies. This would allow brake fluid leakage through the fissured section. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 77V032000; Mar. 1, 1977

Recalled Vehicles: 1975 Harley-davidson 1000, 1976 Harley-davidson 1000, 1977 Harley-davidson 1000, 1975 Harley-davidson 1200, 1976 Harley-davidson 1200, 1977 Harley-davidson 1200

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recall Summary: On the involved vehicles, one or both of the front brake caliper bolts may break. This could allow the broken portion of the bolt to drift into the adjacent rotating wheel spokes. Should both caliper bolts break, the inner caliper half may become detached from the motorcycle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Harley-davidson 1200 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Oct. 28, 1999	Steering:wheel And Handle Bar	9,890
Jul. 9, 1979	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder	21,970
Apr. 17, 1979	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder	370
Mar. 1, 1977	Service Brakes	79,056

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Harley-davidson 1200 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
2000 Harley-davidson 1200	1
1999 Harley-davidson 1200	1
1979 Harley-davidson 1200	2
1977 Harley-davidson 1200	1
1976 Harley-davidson 1200	1
1975 Harley-davidson 1200	1