Harley-davidson 1980 Steering recall
Recalled May 29, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V070000 · Harley-davidson
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADJUSTING SCREW KIT FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
3,860 units
Description
THE ADJUSTING SCREW, WHICH MOUNTS THROUGH A FORK LOCK LEVER ASSEMBLY INTO THE FORK LOCK ITSELF, MAY NOT BE FULLY AND SECURELY ENGAGED BECAUSE THE SCREW MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH. THIS MAY ALLOW THE FORK PIN TO DROP AND ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGE THE FORK LOCK.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADJUSTING SCREW KIT FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Harley-davidson 1340
Manufacturer(s)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →