Equipment

Harley-Davidson 80 and 2 more

Reported May 31, 19792,547 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1978 – May 1, 1979

The defect

The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. If these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson FLH80

1979

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: equipment; seat bolts.consequences of defect: missing bolts could allow the seat to shift or possiblycome loose from motorcycle during operation, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol and serious personal injury.note: owner IS advised not to carry passengers and to operate motorcycle withcaution because of the possible excessive seat movement.

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