NHTSA Recall 80V126000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V126000; Date: Sep. 24, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Harley-davidson 1340
Component: Suspension:front:wheel Bearing
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 4,262
Recall Summary:
The wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing. Depending on the degree of insufficient lubrication, this problem could cause failure of the front and/or rear wheel bearings.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: suspension; wheel bearings. Consequences of defect: failure of the wheel bearings may result in wheellock-up, loss of vehicle control and an accident. Note: a squealing or chattering noise from the bearings is a warning sign ofimpending bearing failure. Owner is cautioned not to operate the motorcycleuntil corrections are made.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 20, 1980
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