January 8, 1999SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN 095
Dear Dealer/Distributor:
Harley Davidson has become aware that on certain 1999 model motorcycles the engine cam
bolt could lose its clamp loading and/or break. This condition could cause the engine to
quit running with or without prior warning. In some instances the engine could run
erratically before quitting. Certain 1999 model motorcycles equipped with Twin Cam 88
engines ( engines which were built from the start of 1999 model year production through
September 27, 1998 ) are affected. To help you identify motorcycles please reference the
crankcase number stamped on the left side of the engine. Affected 199 Twin Cam 88
engines must have a 99 stamped in position 3 and 4 and have numbers from 035 through 270
stamped in position 5 through 7.
Harley Davidson has voluntarily declared this a " defect related to motor vehicle
safety" (Campaign 095) and plans to recall all potentially affected vehicles. A
service bulletin containing complete details concerning this campaign will follow within
14 days. Owner notification, in accordance with NHTSA regulations, will follow the
bulletin. In the interest of mutual customers, DO NOT SELL OR DELIVER any potentially
affected motorcycles to your customers until the recall service has been performed. If you
have sold any of these motorcycles, we urge you to contact the customers immediately to
make them aware of this recall. All registered owners of affected vehicles will be
notified by Harley Davidson to bring the vehicle in for recall service.
