Vehicle recall 72V079000 · April 13, 1972

Harley-Davidson Xlch and XLH

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

Notes: Harley Davidson campaign no 015.MANFD.11-1 1971 thru 3-29 1972.POSSIBILITY that rear fork assembly bearing lock nut was not properly staked toprevent it from backing off.if condition exists, will result in loss ofbearing adjustment, which could affect stability of vehicle.(correct byinspecting and properly staking nut where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V079000
Reported to NHTSA: April 13, 1972
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: April 1, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Recall 72V079000 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 Xlch (1972): 1972
Harley-Davidson XLH (1972): 1972

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