Vehicle recall 71V091000 · May 27, 1971
1971 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Harley Davidson service bulletin no 624.POSSIBILITY that rea r wheel hubassembly where spoke flange is attached to hub isinadequately welded andbrazed, could cause tack welds to brea k allowing spoke flange to move on huband loosen spokes holdi ng wheel rim and tire.(correct by replacing.&erte
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V091000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 1971
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 508
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson Sportster (1971): 1971
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