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NHTSA recall 77V120000

Suspension › Rear › Shock absorber

Harley-Davidson XL1000

Reported Aug 10, 1977347 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will replace the cupped shock absorber mounting washers with flat ones, without charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson XL1000
1977

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.