NHTSA Recall 89V023000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V023000; Date: Feb. 17, 1989

This could result in decreased braking performancewhich could reduce stopping distance and increase the potential for an acident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Harley-davidson RLE;  1989 Harley-davidson RLE;  1988 Harley-davidson TLE;  1989 Harley-davidson TLE

Component: Service Brakes

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 201

Recall Summary:

Curved spring washers or eccentric washers may have been omitted from some of the rear brake side plate assemblies.

How to Fix:

Replace sidecar rear brake backing plate assembly.

Recall Notes:

System: rear brake backing plate assembly. Vehicle description: motorcycles with sidecars.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 14, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Harley-davidson vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.