NHTSA recall 89V023000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Harley-Davidson Rle and 1 more
Reported Feb 17, 1989201 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Mar 1, 1988 – Nov 1, 1988
The defect
Curved spring washers or eccentric washers may have been omitted from some of the rear brake side plate assemblies.
The risk
This could result in decreased braking performancewhich could reduce stopping distance and increase the potential for an acident.
The remedy
Replace sidecar rear brake backing plate assembly.