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  NHTSA Recall 80V037000

NHTSA Campaign Id 80V037000; Date: Mar. 31, 1980

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1980 Harley-davidson 1340

Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 2,440

icon3 Recall Summary:

There is a potential malfunction within the fork lock pin return mechanism which might allow the fork pin to drop and inadvertently engage the fork lock during left hand turns at low speeds.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealer will be inspect and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch/fork lock assembly without charge to owner.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: electrical; ignition switch/fork lock assembly. Consequences of defect: unexpected engaging of the fork lock can result invehicle accident and personal injury.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 18, 1980

Also see:

All recalls of Harley-davidson vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.