NHTSA safety recall

Recall 80V084000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals And Linkages — Harley-davidson · reported 24 Jul 1980 · 6,214 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL MOUNTING BOLTS AND ADD A LOCK PLATE WITHOUT CHARGE.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; REAR BRAKE CONTROL, MOUNTING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF REAR BRAKINGCONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA campaign
80V084000
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Report received
24 Jul 1980
Owners notified
25 Jul 1980
Potentially affected
6,214

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1980 Harley-davidson 1340

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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