Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 77V120000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1977-08-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 77V120000

Suspension: rear: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
347
Reported to NHTSA
1977-08-10
Owners notified
1977-08-09

Defect description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN INCORRECT SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS. THESE INCORRECT WASHERS PREVENT EITHER THE UPPER OR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER EYES FROM ROTATING FREELY WHEN THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MOVES, CAUSING STRESS ON THE SHOCK ABSORBER EYE. THIS COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE FAILURE, CAUSING COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION AND A LOCKED WHEEL.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE CUPPED SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING WASHERS WITH FLAT ONES, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SHOCK ABSORBER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE WHEEL LOCK WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL10001977

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.