4
recalls
The Harley-Davidson 1200 has 4 recalls covering 111,286 vehicles as reported; model year 1979 is covered by the most (2).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
4
Most for 1979: 2
Units affected
111K
As reported
Overall stars
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Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Harley-Davidson 1200 by component
- Service brakes, hydraulic3 · 101K units
- Steering1 · 9,890 units
Harley-Davidson 1200 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1999 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1200 (1999-2000): SteeringNo. 99V290000 | Crash risk | 9,890 |
| Jul 9, 1979 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000, 1200, 1340, 80 and 6 more (1979): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 79V169000 | Other or not stated | 21,970 |
| Apr 17, 1979 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000, 1200, 1340 (1979): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 79V100000 | Other or not stated | 370 |
| Mar 1, 1977 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON 1000, 1200 (1975-1977): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 77V032000 | Other or not stated | 79,056 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 2000 Harley-Davidson 1200 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2000 Harley-Davidson 1200. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson 1200 have?
4 recalls cover the Harley-Davidson 1200, for 111,286 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is service brakes, hydraulic (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Harley-Davidson 1200?
Visibility: named in 5 of the 21 safety complaints about the Harley-Davidson 1200, then engine and engine cooling (3). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.