Unknown or other

Reported Sep 8, 1980614 vehicles affectedVETTERBuilt May 1, 1980 – Aug 1, 1980

The defect

The left hand saddlebag mounting assembly may come into contact with the rear brake caliper. This could cause the rear brakes to fail.

The remedy

Left hand mounting assembly will be redesigned to allow ample clearance to the brake caliper.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Notes

Vehicle category: motorcycles equipped with sport saddlebags.system: equipment; saddlebag, mounting assembly.consequences of defect: brake failure could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.

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