NHTSA safety recall

Recall 89V023000

Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Harley-davidson · reported 17 Feb 1989 · 201 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

CURVED SPRING WASHERS OR ECCENTRIC WASHERS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED FROM SOME OF THE REAR BRAKE SIDE PLATE ASSEMBLIES.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN DECREASED BRAKING PERFORMANCEWHICH COULD REDUCE STOPPING DISTANCE AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACIDENT.

The fix

REPLACE SIDECAR REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES WITH SIDECARS.

NHTSA campaign
89V023000
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Report received
17 Feb 1989
Owners notified
14 Feb 1989
Potentially affected
201

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.

1988 Harley-davidson Rle 1989 Harley-davidson Rle 1988 Harley-davidson Tle 1989 Harley-davidson Tle

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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