Harley-davidson Recall 80V126000: Suspension, Front, Wheel Bearing
NHTSA recall 80V126000 · announced September 24, 1980 · filed by Harley-davidson Motor Co. · 4,262 units affected
The problem
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL BEARINGS AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL BEARINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARINGS MAY RESULT IN WHEELLOCK-UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: A SQUEALING OR CHATTERING NOISE FROM THE BEARINGS IS A WARNING SIGN OFIMPENDING BEARING FAILURE. OWNER IS CAUTIONED NOT TO OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLEUNTIL CORRECTIONS ARE MADE.
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.