Harley-davidson 1980 Power Train recall
Recalled February 26, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V020000 · Harley-davidson
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET MOUNTING BOLTS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Units
62 units
Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE HEAD OF THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET MOUNTING BOLT COULD BREAK OFF AND EVENTUALLY WEDGE ITSELF BETWEEN THE ALUMINUM CHAIN HOUSING AND THE SPROCKET. THIS DEFECT IS DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE BOLTS TO BECOME BRITTLE.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE ALL FIVE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET MOUNTING BOLTS ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.
Product
Harley-davidson 1340
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →