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  NHTSA Recall 72V186000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V186000; Date: Jul. 20, 1972

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Harley-davidson Sportster

Component: Suspension

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 1,500

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Harley davidson campaign no 637-016. Minicyle. Possibility that front forksliders may have inadequate weld joint which secures axle mounting clip toslider tube. If condition exists, could result in weak fork assembly, whichmay fail during operation, and result in front wheel becoming detached fromfront fork. (correct by inspecting and replacing front fork sliders with oneshaving correctly manufactured axle clips. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 1972

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