NHTSA Recall 80V070000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V070000; Date: May. 29, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Harley-davidson 1340
Component: Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 3,860
Recall Summary:
The adjusting screw, which mounts through a fork lock lever assembly into the fork lock itself, may not be fully and securely engaged because the screw may not be long enough. This may allow the fork pin to drop and accidentally engage the fork lock.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install an adjusting screw kit free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: electrical; ignition switch; fork lock assembly. Consequences of defect: the fork lock could be engaged, causing loss of vehiclecontrol, without prior warning, and an accident. Note: the defect is likely to occur during extreme left hand turns at lowspeeds when the handlebar must be physically rotated to its left stop.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 13, 1980
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