Vehicle recall 80V085000 · July 7, 1980

1980 Harley-Davidson 1340

On certain vehicles there may be a gradual loosening of the rear sprocket bolt(s) and a decrease in the clamping force necessary to maintain a secure attachment of the rear wheel…

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

Summary: On certain vehicles there may be a gradual loosening of the rear sprocket bolt(s) and a decrease in the clamping force necessary to maintain a secure attachment of the rear wheel sprocket to the wheel.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the (5) rear wheel sprocket bolts at no charge.
Notes: Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: suspension; rear wheel sprocket, mounting bolts.consequences of defect: this could cause the rear brake caliper pistons toretract, resulting in a "spongy" feel in the brake. Should bolt(s) disengagefar enough, they may interfere with the spacer plate and cause the rear wheelto lock up at low speeds. This could result in loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: manufacturer advises that the motorcycle should not be ridden until thecondition has been corrected.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 80V085000
Reported to NHTSA: July 7, 1980
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: August 13, 1980
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,690
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 80V085000 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 1340 (1980): 1980

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