NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500 has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Harley-Davidson MT500. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 120/CERTIFICATION LABEL
NHTSA #99V148000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 1999 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 116 vehicles
Harley-Davidson campaign 0097 · Owners notified September 15, 1999 · Vehicles built October 20, 1998 – October 23, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
IF THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION IS NOT GIVEN, UNDERRATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer 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).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 123/CHOKE LEVER LABEL
NHTSA #99V150000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 1999 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 116 vehicles
Harley-Davidson campaign 0097 · Owners notified September 15, 1999 · Vehicles built October 20, 1998 – October 23, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE MANUAL CHOKE LEVER IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL LABEL THE CHOKE LEVER.
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).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/PART 575/OWNER'S MANUAL
NHTSA #99V151000 · Equipment — Other — Owners/Service/Other Manual · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 1999 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 116 vehicles
Harley-Davidson campaign 0097 · Owners notified September 15, 1999 · Vehicles built October 20, 1998 – October 23, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER MANUAL DOES NOT CONTAIN THE PROPER OWNER NOTIFICATION AS SPECIFIED IN 49 CFR PART 575.6.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN INSERT PAGE FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
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).
HARLEY-DAVIDSON/FMVSS 122/BRAKE FLUID LABEL
NHTSA #99V149000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA notice
Reported June 14, 1999 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY
Potentially affected: 116 vehicles
Harley-Davidson campaign 0097 · Owners notified September 15, 1999 · Vehicles built October 20, 1998 – October 23, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR IS NOT LABELED IN CONFORMANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 122, "MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL LABEL THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR.
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).
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