Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 15, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY-DAVIDSON/REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD.

NHTSA ID: 97V227000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 2,012

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE LEVER HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER LEVER WHICH WOULD AFFECT REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL PERFORM THE RECALL SERVICE ON THESE VEHICLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 14, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY DAVIDSON/MOTORCYCLE HELMETS

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE HALF HELMETS, PART NOS. 98070-97V, 98037-97V, 98038-97V, 98039-97V, 98072-97V, 98081-97V, AND 98082-97V. THESE HELMETS HAVE MISASSEMBLED RETENTION SYSTEMS.

NHTSA ID: 97E034000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 6,575

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE HELMET TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION ON THE USER'S HEAD.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE HELMETS AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE THESE HELMETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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