Does the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 have any recalls?

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, wheels, steering, electrical system, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Harley-Davidson been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Harley-Davidson dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 recalls, newest first

September 24, 1980NHTSA 80V1260004,262 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearing

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.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the wheel bearings at no charge to owner.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 24, 1980NHTSA 80V0840006,214 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the rear brake control mounting bolts and add a lock plate without charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 7, 1980NHTSA 80V0850004,690 vehicles potentially affected

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Summary: 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 sprocket to the wheel.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the (5) rear wheel sprocket bolts at no charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 29, 1980NHTSA 80V0700003,860 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Column locking › Anti-theft device

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.
Remedy: Dealer will install an adjusting screw kit free of charge.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 31, 1980NHTSA 80V0370002,440 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

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

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 26, 1980NHTSA 80V02000062 vehicles potentially affected

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

Summary: On certain motorcycles, the head of the rear wheel sprocket mounting bolt could break off and eventually wedge itself between the aluminum chain housing and the sprocket. This defect is due to a manufacturing process which may cause the bolts to become brittle.
Remedy: The dealer will replace all five rear wheel sprocket mounting bolts on all involved vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 14, 1980NHTSA 80V0090001,343 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper

Summary: The rear brake caliper casting on certain vehicles could be porous and could allow brake fluid to seep from the caliper assembly. If this occurs, the rear brakes will gradually lose fluid and pressure.
Remedy: Dealer will test and replace, if necessary, the rear brake caliper on affected vehicles.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 have any recalls?: 7 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: suspension, service brakes, hydraulic, wheels, steering, electrical system, power train. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Harley-Davidson dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1980 Harley-Davidson 1340?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.