Recall 80V085000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs — Harley-davidson · reported 7 Jul 1980 · 4,690 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE (5) REAR WHEEL SPROCKET BOLTS AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR WHEEL SPROCKET, MOUNTING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS TORETRACT, RESULTING IN A "SPONGY" FEEL IN THE BRAKE. SHOULD BOLT(S) DISENGAGEFAR ENOUGH, THEY MAY INTERFERE WITH THE SPACER PLATE AND CAUSE THE REAR WHEELTO LOCK UP AT LOW SPEEDS. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.NOTE: MANUFACTURER ADVISES THAT THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN UNTIL THECONDITION HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
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.
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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