Vehicle recall 71V197000 · October 29, 1971
1972 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Minicycle.possibility that front wheel and axle could becomedisengaged fromaxle clip slot in fork sides if axle nuts bec ome loose.condition couldresult in loss of wheel and person al injury.(correct by inspecting andinstalling front axle r etainers and self-locking nuts necessary).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V197000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 29, 1971
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 9, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,600
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
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 (1972): 1972
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