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NHTSA recall 81V011000

Service brakes, hydraulic

Harley-Davidson 1340

Reported Jan 26, 19811,884 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1981

The defect

If the rear shock absorber should "over-travel" when motorcycle IS operated over rough terrain, the current position of the rear brake caliper could cause the rear brake line to contact the right saddle bag carrier. This could cause a deformation in the rear brake line.

The remedy

All involved vehicles will be inspected and the rear brake torque arm will be replaced with one of a new design. The right saddle bag carrier will be modified, if necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson 1340
1981

Notes

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with saddle bags.system: service brakes; rear brake caliper.consequences of defect: partial or total loss of the rear brakes and anaccident could result.note: owners are advised not to operate motorcycle until dealer has inspectedvehicle.