Vehicle recall 72V201000 · August 11, 1972
Harley-Davidson Sportster Xlch, Sportster XLH and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Harley Davidson campaign no 638-017.POSSIBILITY that installation of frontwheel hub bearing lock ring was faulty.lock ring may have been installedbackward, which could cause loose front wheel or bearing seizure.(correct byinspecting and replacing lock ring where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V201000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 11, 1972
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- August 1, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 214
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
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 Xlch (1972): 1972
- Harley-Davidson Sportster XLH (1972): 1972
- Harley-Davidson Super Glide FX (1972): 1972
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