Recalls › 79V246000

NHTSA recall 79V246000

Structure › Body

Harley-Davidson FL1200 and 3 more

Reported Nov 6, 197957,694 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Aug 1, 1974 – Oct 1, 1979

The defect

The front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. If undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.

The remedy

Dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson FL1200
197519761977197819791980
Harley-Davidson FLH1200
197519761977197819791980
Harley-Davidson FLH80
197519761977197819791980
Harley-Davidson FLHS1200
197519761977197819791980

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: structure; front fenders.consequences of defect: if front fender contacts the tire, this could cause thetire to skid and the operator to lose control of the motorcycle. An accidentcould result.note: owner IS advised not to operate the motorcycle prior to having theproblem corrected.