Harley-Davidson 1340 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the Harley-Davidson 1340 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1 owner complaint. Choose a model year:
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Newest Harley-Davidson 1340 recalls
- Oct 3, 199595E037000Vehicle speed control1,558 vehiclesHarley-Davidson 1200 and 1340
The air cleaner baffle plate can detach and lodge in the throat of the carburetor.
- Nov 15, 198888V177000Power train43,058 vehicles1986-1988 Harley-Davidson 1340
There may be structural integrity problems with the shifter forks used in the transmissions.
- Jan 26, 198181V011000Service brakes, hydraulic1,884 vehicles1981 Harley-Davidson 1340
If the rear shock absorber should "over-travel" when motorcycle is operated over rough terrain, the current position of the rear brake caliper could cause the rear brake line to…
- Sep 24, 198080V126000Suspension4,262 vehicles1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
The wheel bearings on the involved motorcycles may have had inadequate initial bearing lubrications and sealing.
- Jul 7, 198080V085000Wheels4,690 vehicles1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
On certain vehicles there may be a gradual loosening of the rear sprocket bolt(s) and a decrease in the clamping force necessary to maintain a secure attachment of the rear wheel…
- Jul 24, 198080V084000Service brakes, hydraulic6,214 vehicles1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
On certain vehicles, the rear brake control may disengage from the frame due to stresses primarily caused by the length of the brake control mounting bolts.
- May 29, 198080V070000Steering3,860 vehicles1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
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.
- Mar 31, 198080V037000Electrical system2,440 vehicles1980 Harley-Davidson 1340
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…
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