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NHTSA recall 80V020000

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

Harley-Davidson 1340

Reported Feb 26, 198062 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Jan 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1980

The defect

On certain motorcycles, the head of the rear wheel sprocket mounting bolt could break off and eventually wedge itself between the aluminum chain housing and the sprocket. This defect IS due to a manufacturing process which may cause the bolts to become brittle.

The remedy

The dealer will replace all five rear wheel sprocket mounting bolts on all involved vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson 1340
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: suspension; wheels; sprocket mounting bolts.consequences of defect: the rear wheels may lock up at low speeds and anaccident could occur due to loss of vehicle control.note: defect may be detected by excessive noise in the chain housing.