Harley-davidson Recall 80V037000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch
NHTSA recall 80V037000 · announced March 31, 1980 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 2,440 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL BE INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; IGNITION SWITCH/FORK LOCK ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: UNEXPECTED ENGAGING OF THE FORK LOCK CAN RESULT INVEHICLE ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.