HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1984-05-02.
Recall campaignNHTSA 84V056000
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
2,417
Reported to NHTSA
1984-05-02
Owners notified
1984-05-07
Defect description
PARTS IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY BREAK OFF AND CAUSE THE ALTERNATOR TO STOP FUNCTIONING, WHICH WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO OPERATE ONLY UNTIL THE BATTERY IS EXHAUSTED. ALSO, SHEARED ALTERNATOR MOUNTING BOLTS MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL TO LOCK UP.
Manufacturer remedy
MOTORCYCLES WILL BE SERVICED TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IN THE ALTERNATOR, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH CLUTCHES IN THE ALTERNATOR.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; ALTERNATOR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR IFTHE DRIVE TRAIN AND REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP.
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.