Vehicle recall 79V246000 · November 6, 1979

Harley-Davidson FL1200, FLH1200 and 2 more models

The front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use.

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

Summary: The front fender bolts on the involved vehicles may loosen after extended vehicle use. If undetected, the loosening could result in either bolt loss or failure which could allow the fender to contact the tire.
Remedy: Dealer will install an improved front fender bracket system at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: structure; front fenders.consequences of defect: if front fender contacts the tire, this could cause thetire to skid and the operator to lose control of the motorcycle. An accidentcould result.note: owner is advised not to operate the motorcycle prior to having theproblem corrected.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 79V246000
Reported to NHTSA: November 6, 1979
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: January 29, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 57,694
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body

Recall 79V246000 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 FL1200 (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Harley-Davidson FLH1200 (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Harley-Davidson FLH80 (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975
Harley-Davidson FLHS1200 (1975-1980): 1980, 1979, 1978, 1977, 1976, 1975

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