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Harley-Davidson MT500 recalls and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson MT500, covering model years 1997 to 1999, and no owner complaints filed under this model name.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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  • 4 recall campaigns on file
  • 2 model years with data (1997–1999)
  • latest recall 99V151000 (reported Jun 14, 1999)

Harley-Davidson MT500 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name MT500, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 1999. The 1997 and 1999 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each).

  • 4 recall campaigns
Harley-Davidson MT500 recall campaigns covering each model year
1997: 4 campaigns1998: no campaigns1999: 4 campaigns
Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

  1. NHTSA campaign 99V151000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

    Model years 1997, 1999

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. The owner manual does not contain the proper owner notification as specified in 49 CFR part 575.6.

    Remedy:
    Owners will be provided with an insert page for the owner's manual.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  2. NHTSA campaign 99V150000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 1997, 1999

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. The manual choke lever is not labeled in conformance with requirements of FMVSS No. 123, "motorcycle controls and displays."

    Remedy:
    Dealers will label the choke lever.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  3. NHTSA campaign 99V149000

    Reported

    Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Model years 1997, 1999

    Vehicle description: motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir is not labeled in conformance with requirements of FMVSS No. 122, "motorcycle brake systems."

    Remedy:
    Dealers will label the brake fluid reservoir.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  4. NHTSA campaign 99V148000

    Reported

    Equipment › Other › Labels

    Model years 1997, 1999

    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."

    Consequence:
    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.

    Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means
What each recall field means
FieldWhat it tells you
Campaign numberNHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
ComponentThe system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
SummaryWhat the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
ConsequenceThe safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
RemedyWhat the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.
  • Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
  • A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
  • Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Harley-Davidson MT500 questions

3 questions

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson MT500 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Harley-Davidson MT500, covering model years 1997 to 1999. The most recent, 99V151000, was reported on June 14, 1999 and is filed under “Equipment”. The 1997 and 1999 model years are covered by the most campaigns (4 each).

Which Harley-Davidson MT500 model years do the recalls cover?

The 4 campaigns cover model years 1997 to 1999. The 1997 and 1999 model years appear in the most campaigns (4 each). NHTSA has no owner complaints filed under the model name MT500, so this page has no complaint statistics.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Harley-Davidson MT500?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.