Vehicle recall 79V136000 · May 31, 1979
Harley-Davidson 80, FLH and 1 more model
The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The seat handrail may have been assembled to the motorcycle with the two center attaching bolts missing. If these two bolts are missing the seat will be attached by the front bracket and rear bolt only.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and install the proper seat handrail hold down hardware.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: equipment; seat bolts.consequences of defect: missing bolts could allow the seat to shift or possiblycome loose from motorcycle during operation, resulting in loss of vehiclecontrol and serious personal injury.note: owner is advised not to carry passengers and to operate motorcycle withcaution because of the possible excessive seat movement.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V136000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 31, 1979
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- July 9, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,547
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
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 80 (1979): 1979
- Harley-Davidson FLH (1979): 1979
- Harley-Davidson FLH80 (1979): 1979
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