Vehicle recall 71V109000 · June 24, 1971

Harley-Davidson Electra Glide and Servicar

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

Notes: Harley Davidson campaign no n/a.possibility that if front wh eel bearing locknut is not properly tightened and staked, cou ld back off because of frictionbetween seal and seal spacer,or because of possible contact with hub capshoulder.if nutbacks off, would move wheel hub and brake drum againststation ary brake side plate, stopping wheel and possibly causing lossofcontrol of motorcycle.(correct by properly tightening lo cknut and stake.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V109000
Reported to NHTSA: June 24, 1971
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Vehicles potentially affected: 12,963
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 71V109000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 Electra Glide (1969-1970): 1970, 1969
Harley-Davidson Servicar (1969-1970): 1970, 1969

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