1999 California Motorcycle Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1999 California Motorcycle, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1999 California Motorcycle
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear belt drive pulley on these motorcycles may be defective. The pulley could separate.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the pulley.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1999 California Motorcycle have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While riding on the road motorcycle's engine cut off without warning. Also engine skipped, as if about to cut off. Dealer has replaced the ignition system and a faulty wiring harness. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 21, 1999 · Engine and engine cooling
Compare California Motorcycle model years
Recall and complaint counts for every California Motorcycle model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 California Motorcycle | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 California Motorcycle | 1 | 1 |
Checking a specific 1999 California Motorcycle
How do I know if my 1999 California Motorcycle has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 1999 California Motorcycle; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised California dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 99V254000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.