1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
7 recalls name the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340. Newest first.
The wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing. Depending on the degree of insufficient lubrication, this problem could cause failure of the front and/or rear wheel bearings.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no charge to owner.
On certain vehicles, the rear brake control may disengage from the frame due to stresses primarily caused by the length of the brake control mounting bolts.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the rear brake control mounting bolts and add a lock plate without charge.
On certain vehicles there may be a gradual loosening of the rear sprocket bolt(s) and a decrease in the clamping force necessary to maintain a secure attachment of the rear wheel sprocket to the wheel.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the (5) rear wheel sprocket bolts at no charge.
The adjusting screw, which mounts through a fork lock lever assembly into the fork lock itself, may not be fully and securely engaged because the screw may not be long enough. This may allow the fork pin to drop and accidentally engage the fork lock.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will install an adjusting screw kit free of charge.
There IS a potential malfunction within the fork lock pin return mechanism which might allow the fork pin to drop and inadvertently engage the fork lock during left hand turns at low speeds.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will be inspect and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch/fork lock assembly without charge to owner.
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.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will replace all five rear wheel sprocket mounting bolts on all involved vehicles.
The rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. If this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will test and replace, if necessary, the rear brake caliper on affected vehicles.
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