Vehicle recall 73V094000 · April 30, 1973
Harley-Davidson FX1200, XL1000 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 651.MFG.BETWEEN OCT.31 1972 MAR.25 1973.POSSIBILITY that the lower fork bracketr ssemblies have varying degrees ofquench cracking in a critical area.this condition could result in fatiguefailure resulting in possible front suspension collapse.(correct byinspecting and replacing fork bracket assemblies where necessary.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V094000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 30, 1973
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- July 9, 1973
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,705
- 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 FX1200 (1973): 1973
- Harley-Davidson XL1000 (1973): 1973
- Harley-Davidson XLCH1000 (1973): 1973
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